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Closing Date:  26.08.24 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date:  commencing  02.09.24

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 09.09.24

An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the team on ward 7. 

As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills, gained through working in a care home, community care or hospital setting.  This experience should have given you a good understanding of the fundamental aspects of care.

You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved)   However, applications may be considered for those wishing to study towards this qualification as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant**.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

§   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.

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.

 Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake.  Report areas of concern.

   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. Undertake the collection of routine specimens, e.g. sputum, stool, urine. 

 Undertake physiological observations, e.g. BP, respiration rate, temperature, pulse rate. Report areas of concern.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.