Healthcare Assistant - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Bradford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Are you in search of the ultimate work-life balance?

Do you want the flexibility of only accepting work when you want to work?

Prepare for a pleasant surprise

Earlies, Lates, Days, Nights & Weekend bank shifts are available. We can offer flexibility with our shift times. Holiday pay is accrued for hours worked and paid separately.


Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Nurse Bank Team is keen to recruit highly motivated, reliable Healthcare Assistants, who are able to deliver high quality care.


  • During the Covid19 pandemic you may be required to support our Covid19 vaccination process, working in the Community Vaccination Hubs, based in Bradford.
  • We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 2 Health Care Assistants to work Bank shifts in Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • You will work within a team to promote and provide high quality care and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
This advert may be closed early if the volume of applicants exceeds demand.


JOB PURPOSE
To undertake a full range of direct care duties working in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.


JOB DIMENSIONS
Direct patient care and clerical duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

We are committed to giving you more flexibility and control over your working life.

By joining the Nurse Bank you will gain access to the best choice of available shifts up to 6 weeks in advance.

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service you will have access to the following benefits:

  • Competitive, monthly pay, option to be paid weekly if preferred
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Paid annual leave.
  • Training & development opportunities
  • First choice of shifts
For more information then please contact Sally Hudson, Nurse Bank Team Leader on

Our district has 17,000 businesses including more FTSE 100 companies than any other north of England city.

From the best curry in the country, to the world's turbo chargers, to breakthrough technologies that help to manage chronic pain, we have something for everyone.


We have a strong service sector and community ethos that works together to make Bradford a great place to live and work.

As the youngest city in the UK, we are investing heavily in skills for the future by providing the right training at every level for the significant sectors of our economy, and Bradford University and Bradford College are positioning themselves as exemplars in their field.

And on top of this, we have competitive house prices and good schools in attractive areas meaning a move to Bradford brings a very high standard of living at an affordable price.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employ just over 5,200 staff, serving a population of around 500,000. We also have the third-largest membership base in the country.

We currently operate over two main sites; the Bradford Royal Infirmary provides the majority of inpatient services, and St Luke's Hospital provides outpatient and rehabilitation services.

As a teaching hospital, the Foundation Trust is at the forefront of research and development in healthcare.

This promotes a culture of learning and professional development that ensures that all doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals practice the highest clinical standards.

General Healthcare Responsibilities

  • Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
  • Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another.
  • Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
  • Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
  • Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
  • Develop an understanding of individual patient needs in relation to dietary regimes and fluid intake.
  • Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake. Report areas of concern.
  • Enable/assist patients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.
  • Participate in clerical duties as required.
  • Support qualified staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly, respecting confidentiality.
  • Contribute to minimising the effect of disruptive, abusive behaviour and the protection of individuals from abuse, complying at all times for Health & Safety/Risk Management detailed below.
  • Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
  • To undertake work
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