About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 20.09.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 21.09.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 28.09.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Are you looking for an exciting, fast-paced, challenging and rewarding career in our busy Emergency Department ?
This role could be just what you are looking for ....
We have opportunities for Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly and dynamic team.
We are looking to recruit skilled, experienced, enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking and dynamic Emergency Department Team. You must have a passion for delivering exceptionally high standards of compassionate care and be willing to learn and develop within your role. Recruiting competent and committed staff is essential to maintaining our high standards of quality and safe care safety alongside promoting a positive patient experience.
A vital aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports the team. Excellent communication skills are essential. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of an established Emergency Department team to provide holistic care to both patients and their families. The post will provide clinical and administrative support to the clinical team under supervision of the Emergency nurses to assist in delivering high standards of care utilising your extending skills alongside nursing experience within a care setting.
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others by demonstrating good practice including utilising mechanisms to develop and implement new ways of working including using information technology where appropriate Participate in audit and assist team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care Adhere to the organisations policy for handling, recording and safe keeping of the Trust and patient's property Liaising with patients, carers, colleagues and other professionals in ensuring that integrated quality care is provided. This will include assisting patients to learn new skills that promote independence To empower patients and adopt a problem solving approach by encouraging and giving clients the confidence and skills to become independent
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
For further information please contact :
Devon Lawless ED Sister [email protected]
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
Experience Essential
oAt least 2 years recent acute hospital experience oAble to demonstrate good team working oGood interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and patients oAbility to work unsupervised and use own initiative oExcellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with patients / families / carers / team members oAbility to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague oAbility to follow detailed instruction oAbility to document efficiently and effectively oHave a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service oTo be a caring , trustworthy, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and develop the role
Skills Essential
oCompetent in the use of manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and weight and able to record and interpret the measurements. oVenepuncture/ cannulation oECG oVenous Blood gases oBladder scan oCompetently support qualified staff in managing flow of patients through their designated area. oCompetently support qualified staff in managing safe effective care by timely treatment's and care provision. oMust embed kindness in all practice oLiase with specialities, allied health care professionals confidently in the best interests of the patients care and treatment
Desirable
oPlastering
Knowledge Essential
oWillingness to undertake job related training and multi disciplinary competencies oContribute to the education of others oUnderstanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications Essential
oNVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health Care oBasic Maths, English and IT skills oBasic Life Support oConsistently High Compliance in Mandatory Training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)