Job summary Closing Date: 09.03.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 10.03.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20.03.25 Band 2 HCA job in A&E Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Health care assistant to join our team in ED and Urgent Care Centre. Main duties of the job Previous experience within the NHS or care sector is desirable but not essential. We have a training development programme in place to support learning and develop you into a competent ED health care assistant. After this you will be able to carry out tasks such as Personal care, Observations, Venapuncture/cannulation, ECGs and Plastering. 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. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-7028731 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities NVQ 2 or equivalent is Desirable but not essential. To arrange a visit or if you have any enquiries please contact: Natalia Taylor -Senior Sister, Natalia.Taylorbthft.nhs.uk Georgina Peacock - Senior Sister, Georgina.Peacockbthft.nhs.uk We will be holding an A&E specific recruitment day. This will consist of speakers, tabletop exercises and face to face interview. Job description Job responsibilities NVQ 2 or equivalent is Desirable but not essential. To arrange a visit or if you have any enquiries please contact: Natalia Taylor -Senior Sister, Natalia.Taylorbthft.nhs.uk Georgina Peacock - Senior Sister, Georgina.Peacockbthft.nhs.uk We will be holding an A&E specific recruitment day. This will consist of speakers, tabletop exercises and face to face interview. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in NHS / GP practice Desirable Acute experience/AED experience Skills Desirable Cannulation and Venepuncture ECG Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care or a QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health or Health and Social Care Desirable NVQ Level 3 Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in NHS / GP practice Desirable Acute experience/AED experience Skills Desirable Cannulation and Venepuncture ECG Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care or a QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health or Health and Social Care Desirable NVQ Level 3 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 Teaching Hospitals Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)