About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 04.11.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 05.11.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 16.11.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Healthcare assistant within ICU/HDU setting, we are a 16 bedded unit.
We are multicultural team and welcome diversity. Team work is essential within the ICU/HDU settingWe work 24/hr rotation
Main duties of the job
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
To undertake work involving specialist skills following satisfactory assessment of competence and under the direction of a trained nurse, i.e
o Patient escort to and return from X-Ray, Wards and Departments
o Patient escort to theatre
o Observations, MEWS scoring, fluid balance, health measurement
o Urinalysis
o Collection of specimens
o Any other clinical skills required subject to training and competency
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous care experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understands the importance of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Good listening, written and verbal communications skills
Desirable
- Has insight into roles and responsibilities
- Understands principles of infection prevention and control
- Understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy)
- Committed to attend HCA Bootcamp and complete the Care Certificate within 6 months in post.
Desirable
- Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience
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
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARY
DUCKWORTH LANE
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)