Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant/Trainee Health Care Assistant to join the Division.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
Main duties of the job
You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills, gained through working in a care home, community care or hospital setting. This experience should have given you a good understanding of the fundamental aspects of care.
You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.
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) However, applications may be considered for those wishing to study towards this qualification as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant**.
**Trainee Healthcare Assistants; Any candidate appointed without Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ or QCF in Health & Social Care/ Clinical Healthcare and Support Work will be appointed on a training contract and paid on 75% of the top of Band 2, in accordance with Annex U of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. There will be an expectation to complete the required training within a 12-18 month period. Part of this training will involve the attainment of the*** Care Certificate, unless the candidate has evidence that this has already been attained.
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
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering care
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) (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- Care Certificate (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below***)
Desirable
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation / patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering care
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) (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- Care Certificate (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below***)
Desirable
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation / patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
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).
