Job summary Closing Date: 02.02.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.02.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.02.25 Brief Description of the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ear, Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology Outpatient department for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. The successful applicants must have NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 2 and above in Health & Social Care or in Care, have excellent communication skills and be flexible with working hours. We are Multi-site working and work over 5 days a week (Monday to Friday, with some weekend work available). We are a multi-specialty department with vast range of knowledge to be learnt, we have highly skilled clinicians who are open to learning and we offer a range of learning opportunities. Main duties of the job You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills, gained through working in a care setting. This experience should have given you a good understanding of the fundamentals aspects of care. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking team. You must have a passion to deliver high quality care, be kind and compassionate. You must be a team player and strive for excellence for both the department and patients. We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare. 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 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-6929600 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting Working with members of the public Skills Essential Good verbal and written command of English. Good communication/interpersonal skills Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience) Ability to organise and conduct own work in a professional manner Qualifications Essential Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship or NVQ Diploma in Clinical Healthcare and Support Work Person Specification Experience Essential Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting Working with members of the public Skills Essential Good verbal and written command of English. Good communication/interpersonal skills Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience) Ability to organise and conduct own work in a professional manner Qualifications Essential Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship or NVQ Diploma in Clinical Healthcare and Support Work 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 Hospital Foundation Trust Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)