Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for senior health care assistants to join our new acute surgical unit. Ward 5 will aim to enhance the patient experience and improve the patient's journey by expanding the current unit and will utilise hot clinics, diagnostic virtual ward and will have a minor procedure room.
Main duties of the job
The role will include co-ordinating hot clinics, assisting in the procedure room and leading and developing junior health care assistants.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking and dynamic surgical assessment unit team .You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care and be willing to learn and develop within your role. Recruiting capable and committed staff is essential to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Good communication skills are essential and this will need to be demonstrated at interview. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent EXPERIENCE
- Basic Maths, English and IT skills
- Basic Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in working within an Acute setting
- Able to demonstrate good team working
- Good interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with patients / families / carers / team members
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
- Ability to follow detailed instruction
- Ability to document efficiently and effectively
- Have a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service
- To be a caring , trustworthy, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and develop the role
- Ability to lead the HCAs into providing excellent patient care
Skills
Essential
- Competent in the use of manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and weight and able to record and interpret the measurements
- Venepuncture/ cannulation
- ECG
- Leadership skills
- Use of own initiative to run the hot clinics and the procedure room
- Use of own initiative to run the hot clinics and the procedure room
- Organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undertake job related training and multi disciplinary competencies
- Contribute to the education of others
Other requirements
Desirable
- Car / Driver with vehicle available for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent EXPERIENCE
- Basic Maths, English and IT skills
- Basic Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in working within an Acute setting
- Able to demonstrate good team working
- Good interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with patients / families / carers / team members
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
- Ability to follow detailed instruction
- Ability to document efficiently and effectively
- Have a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service
- To be a caring , trustworthy, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and develop the role
- Ability to lead the HCAs into providing excellent patient care
Skills
Essential
- Competent in the use of manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and weight and able to record and interpret the measurements
- Venepuncture/ cannulation
- ECG
- Leadership skills
- Use of own initiative to run the hot clinics and the procedure room
- Use of own initiative to run the hot clinics and the procedure room
- Organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undertake job related training and multi disciplinary competencies
- Contribute to the education of others
Other requirements
Desirable
- Car / Driver with vehicle available for work purposes
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
