Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Health Care Assistant in our very busy ENT/EYE Outpatients Department. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established team in which team work is at the heart of what we do. The department offers learning opportunities in our area of specialty and in depth training packages. We are multi-specialty with the department specialising in Ear, Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology. We have services at various locations which offers a variation in your role. We work closely with our clinicians and the successful candidate would require excellent communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work within their own limitations. Full training will be provided.
The successful applicants must have NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 3 in Health & Social Care or in Care, have excellent communication skills and be flexible with working hours.
Essential criteria: Must have experience in ENT/Ophthalmology Outpatients setting and a sound understanding of OCT/OPTOS imaging.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Main duties of the job
The Band 3 role will involve assisting the clinicians with their clinics and arranging appointments, assisting whilst procedures are carried out and setting up the equipment and rooms. There is an opportunity to learn ear syringing and this will be a key part of the job role for ENT. The successful candidate will learn our specialist imaging for Ophthalmology with the use of the OCT and Optos.
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 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
- Experience within ENT/EYE Out Patients or similar environment.
- Base level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of imaging.
- Experience, Knowledge and awareness of patient care needs. E.g., patient monitoring and assessment.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Skills
Essential
- Able to plan and organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment
- Aware of own limitations / level of competence
- Able to use own initiative as necessary.
- Good Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Record keeping and documentation.
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Patient assessment
- Ability to carry out and report on observations and tests.
- Willingness to develop within role in line with service development.
Desirable
- Manual handling
- Infection control.
- Resuscitation.
- Customer care / telephone and basic computer literacy
- Knowledge of stores, ordering and requisitions
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within ENT/EYE Out Patients or similar environment.
- Base level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of imaging.
- Experience, Knowledge and awareness of patient care needs. E.g., patient monitoring and assessment.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Skills
Essential
- Able to plan and organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment
- Aware of own limitations / level of competence
- Able to use own initiative as necessary.
- Good Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Record keeping and documentation.
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Patient assessment
- Ability to carry out and report on observations and tests.
- Willingness to develop within role in line with service development.
Desirable
- Manual handling
- Infection control.
- Resuscitation.
- Customer care / telephone and basic computer literacy
- Knowledge of stores, ordering and requisitions
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 in 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
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).
