Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedic Theatres - Full / Part Time

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 17.11.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18.11.24
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 25.11.24

Trauma & Orthopaedic theatres are looking for Health Care Assistants to join the team working in theatres.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of the theatre team to support in the preparation of theatre for lists and delivery of patient care.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills, gained through working in a health care setting. This experience should have given you a good understanding of the fundamental aspects of care. Knowledge and experience of the Operating theatres would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
Do you have a passion for trauma & Orthopaedics? Do you like that no two days are ever the same? If yes, then Bradford’s Trauma and Orthopaedic Theatres needs you! Over the last 24 months we have developed a brand-new management team that are dedicated to developing staff and the service to be the best!
We offer a strong supportive network for preceptorship, mentorship, and professional development, helping develop the leaders of the future by ensuring you obtain the best career with us. This is a chance for you to develop your skills as part of a highly talented team where you’re guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop.
You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.
There will be an expectation that you complete an NVQ 3 qualification in Perioperative care
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 04.11.24 (This date may change dependent on the response)
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.
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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role