Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Closing date: 24th July 2025.

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: 28th July 2025.

Interview expected to take place W/C 4th August 2025 (Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day).

We are looking for experienced, motivated, hardworking, caring, and compassionate individuals, looking for a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be based in our busy Trauma & Orthopaedic Unit, therefore, previous healthcare experience is essential.

The role of a Healthcare Support Worker is varied, both equally challenging and rewarding, you will be at the forefront of providing direct patient care. Assisting patients with individualised elements of basic nursing care alongside the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of this role. Whilst also supporting Registered Nurse, Nursing Associates, and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in your ward/department and across the wider Trust.

You should be able to demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, alongside excellent communication, and interpersonal skills as you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the patients' healthcare experiences by contributing to the on-going support of the patients and their relative/visitors.

Main duties of the job

Please note this role supports a 24/7 service and therefore, as a Healthcare Support Worker you will be required to work a combination of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

  • Early Shift: 7:00-15:00 / 7:30 - 15:30
  • Long Day: 7:00 - 19:30 / 07:30 - 20:00
  • Late Shift: 12:00 Noon - 20:00
  • Night Shift: 7pm - 7:30 / 19:30 - 8am

If you would like to discuss the flexible working options for the role please contact the email/phone number provided on this job advertisement.

  • Full time hours = 37.50 hours per week.
  • Part time hours = 23.50 hours per week - 30.00 hours per week.
  • The minimum required hours for this role are 23.50 hours per week.

Please also be aware that if you are successfully appointed to the role following shortlisting and an interview, you will be required to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Bootcamp in your first two weeks of joining BTHFT.

The Bootcamp takes place over 2 weeks & is Monday - Friday 8:00 until 16:30 every day. After completing Bootcamp, you will join your allocated Ward / Department.

Due to current home office guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship as part of this role

Please also note from a Health and wellbeing perspective-due to the requirement of the shift pattern the role is NOT suitable for full time students who are currently in full time Higher Education. E.g. a-Levels, College, and University.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

389-25-HCA-SD/MB-4

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of providing healthcare in NHS / GP practice

Desirable

  • Trauma & Orthopaedics experience

Skills

Desirable

  • Cannulation and Venepuncture
  • ECG

Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care or a QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Values

Essential

  • We are one team
  • We care
  • We value people
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of providing healthcare in NHS / GP practice

Desirable

  • Trauma & Orthopaedics experience

Skills

Desirable

  • Cannulation and Venepuncture
  • ECG

Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care or a QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Values

Essential

  • We are one team
  • We care
  • We value people

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Jemma Callaghan

Jemma.Callaghan@bthft.nhs.uk

01274382704

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

389-25-HCA-SD/MB-4

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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