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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Health Care Assistant - Respiratory Services

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Job summary

Closing Date: 22.12.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 23.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05.01.26

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a real difference in respiratory health? We're looking for a dedicated SeniorHealthcare Assistant (HCA)to join our dynamicRespiratory Nursing Team at Bradford Royal Infirmary..

Main duties of the job

  • Support the delivery of high-quality care to patients with respiratory conditions.
  • Work closely within amultidisciplinary team (MDT)including nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals.
  • Assist in the running of theAsthma Service, helping to improve patient outcomes through education, monitoring, and support.
  • Provide compassionate, hands-on care and contribute to a positive patient experience.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.
  • A caring and empathetic approach to patient care.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to learn and grow within a specialist respiratory service

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

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

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7470663

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of an established Respiratory nurse service providing active case management to patients and carers within the ward or clinic setting. The post will provide clinical support to the clinical team under supervision of the Respiratory Nurse specialists to assist in delivering high standards of care to patients with Respiratory conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of an established Respiratory nurse service providing active case management to patients and carers within the ward or clinic setting. The post will provide clinical support to the clinical team under supervision of the Respiratory Nurse specialists to assist in delivering high standards of care to patients with Respiratory conditions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
  • Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

  • Flexible attitude, able to work over to complete specific tasks
  • IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy
  • NVQ level 3
  • Competent in Phlebotomy taking blood pressure , pulse

Desirable

  • Competency based training in Spirometry recording
  • Basic Life support
  • Cannulations Skills assessment
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
  • Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

  • Flexible attitude, able to work over to complete specific tasks
  • IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy
  • NVQ level 3
  • Competent in Phlebotomy taking blood pressure , pulse

Desirable

  • Competency based training in Spirometry recording
  • Basic Life support
  • Cannulations Skills assessment

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:

Lead Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Tracy Lightowler

tracy.lightowler@bthft.nhs.uk

07779022751

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7470663

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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