Job summary
Closing Date:10.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17.02.25
We are looking for motivated, hardworking, caring, and compassionate individuals, looking to start a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The role of a Healthcare Support Worker is varied, both equally challenging and rewarding. You will be at the forefront of providing direct patient care, assisting patients with individualised elements of basic nursing care alongside the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of this role. You will also support Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in your ward/department and across the wider Trust.
You should be able to demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the patients' healthcare experiences by contributing to the ongoing support of the patients and their relatives/visitors.
Whether you have previous experience in healthcare or are completely new to care, we will provide you with training for the role, support, and career development and progression opportunities, and we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Please note this role supports a 24/7 service and therefore, as a healthcare support worker, you will be required to work a combination of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
1. Early Shift: 7:00-15:00 / 7:30 - 15:30
2. Long Day: 7:00 - 19:30 / 07:30 - 20:00
3. Late Shift: 12:00 Noon - 20:00
4. Night Shift: 19:00 - 07:30 / 19:30 - 08:00
Flexible Working: If you would like to discuss the flexible working options for the role, please contact the email/phone number provided on this job advertisement.
Full time hours = 37.5 Hrs
Part time hours = 23.5 Hours - 30 Hrs
The minimum required hours for this role are 23.5 Hrs.
Please also be aware that if you are successfully appointed to the role following shortlisting and an interview, you will be required to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Bootcamp in your first two weeks of joining BTHFT.
The Bootcamp takes place over 2 weeks and is Monday to Friday 8:00 until 16:30 every day. After completing the bootcamp, you will join the multi-disciplinary team in your allocated Ward/Department.
Important Information:
Due to current home office guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship as part of this role.
Please also note from a health and wellbeing perspective - due to the requirement of the shift pattern, the role is NOT suitable for full-time students who are currently in full-time Higher Education (e.g., A-levels, College, and University).
About us
The post holder works as part of a Division based on both Trust sites. May be required to work unsocial hours as part of a shift pattern, including nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate, we are working differently, innovating, and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Date posted: 27 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, Part-time
Reference number: 389-25-HCA-A
Job locations: BTHFT, BRADFORD, BD9 6RJ
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 experience of working in a health care setting
* Working experience of dealing with members of the public
Skills Essential:
* Literacy
* Numeracy
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Qualifications Essential:
* Ability to complete Care certificate within allocation timeframes
Qualifications Desirable:
* NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
* NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
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: BTHFT, BRADFORD, BD9 6RJ
Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
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