Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Operational Support Worker - A&E

The closing date is 28 August 2025

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Job summary

Closing Date: 28th August 2025.

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 29th August 2025.

Interviews expected to take place in the week commencing: 8th September 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for new role called the Operational Support Worker (OSW) / Housekeeper to join our busy Emergency Department (ED) at Bradford Royal infirmary.

We are looking for friendly, hardworking, motivated individuals with an excellent patient focus and people skills to join our friendly, inspirational team.

Main duties of the job

You role would involve housekeeping, stock management, general cleaning duties and meeting the catering needs of the patients in ED.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to patients experience and promote a safe working environment for our ED team.

This role will involve shifts on a rotational basis covering 7 days per week.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7399263

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further enquiries or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Emma Clinton- Matron for ED emma.clinton@bthft.nhs.uk

Georgina Peacock - Senior Sister ED Georgina.peacock@bthft.nhs.uk

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further enquiries or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Emma Clinton- Matron for ED emma.clinton@bthft.nhs.uk

Georgina Peacock - Senior Sister ED Georgina.peacock@bthft.nhs.uk

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Clear communication skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer Care Skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to plan and manage own time
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

  • Stock Control Experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Good Working knowledge of NHS
  • Knowledge of on -line ordering system

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry level 3 or above in numeracy
  • Entry level 3 or above in literacy
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Clear communication skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer Care Skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to plan and manage own time
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

  • Stock Control Experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Good Working knowledge of NHS
  • Knowledge of on -line ordering system

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry level 3 or above in numeracy
  • Entry level 3 or above in literacy

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 Teaching Hospitals

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 Teaching Hospitals

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

Georgina Peacock

georgina.peacock@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7399263

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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