Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistants to join our team working within the Care of Elderly on ward 31. We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking health care assistant to joint an established team, who strive to deliver excellent care.
Main duties of the job
You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills.
You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.
NVQ/Qualification Credit Framework level 2 in care or equivalent is essential.
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
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the on-going support of patients and their relatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the on-going support of patients and their relatives.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Desirable
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
