Job summary
Department: Orthopaedics Outpatients
Hours: 24 hours
PERMANENT CONTRACT
An opportunity has arisen within the Orthopaedic Outpatients at Bradford Royal Infirmary for Band 2 Health Care Assistant and we are now looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring that patients are at the center of all we undertake; delivering safe healthcare, of the highest quality, at all times. In order to continue providing care at this level, we are looking to recruit the right people, who are able to play their part in meeting these demanding targets.
Orthopaedic Outpatients is part of The Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastics unit.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Nursing team, the successful candidate will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of care within the outpatient setting. This includes the staffing of acute and elective clinics, dressings and working alongside the casting/orthopaedic technicians.
Previous experience of Orthopaedics and Trauma nursing is desirable but not essential as in house training will be given. Good time management and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Please see job descriptions and person specifications for further details.
If you would like to be considered for a position within our team, please apply online. Should your application be successful we will require a reference/references with at least one being from your previous employer. Wherever possible provide an e-mail address for your referees.If you are shortlisted we are required to check your documents to establish both your identity and your right to work in this country at interview. We require at least one item of photographic documentation.
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
Enquiries to: Sister Tammy Bingham on 01274 364849 or Tammy.Bingham@bthft.nhs.uk
We can offer staff gymnasiums, and final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 25.09.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Enquiries to: Sister Tammy Bingham on 01274 364849 or Tammy.Bingham@bthft.nhs.uk
We can offer staff gymnasiums, and final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 25.09.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues. Has a professional approach to work
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation / patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
- Ability to organise and conduct own work in a professional manner
- Is able to work as part of a team, under the supervision of a registered nurse
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.
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting Including; oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication/conflict resolution oHand washing/Infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
- Understands the limits and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they have been trained to do. Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when a situation is beyond their scope of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved)
- Care Certificate
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues. Has a professional approach to work
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation / patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
- Ability to organise and conduct own work in a professional manner
- Is able to work as part of a team, under the supervision of a registered nurse
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.
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting Including; oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication/conflict resolution oHand washing/Infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
- Understands the limits and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they have been trained to do. Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when a situation is beyond their scope of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved)
- Care Certificate
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
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).
