Closing Date: 10.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17.02.25
We are looking for motivated, hardworking, caring, and compassionate individuals, looking to start a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The role of a Healthcare Support Worker is varied, both equally challenging and rewarding, you will be at the forefront of providing direct patient care. Assisting patients with individualised elements of basic nursing care alongside the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of this role. Whilst also supporting Registered Nurse, Nursing Associates, and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in your ward/department and across the wider Trust.
You should be able to demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, alongside excellent communication, and interpersonal skills as you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the patients’ healthcare experiences by contributing to the on-going support of the patients and their relative/visitors.
Whether you have previous experience in healthcare or are completely new to care , we will provide you with training for the role, support and career development and progression opportunities and welcome your application.

Please note this role supports a 24/7 service and therefore, as a healthcare support worker you will be required to work a combination of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

• Early Shift: 7:00-15:00 / 7:30 – 15:30
• Long Day: 7:00 – 19:30 / 07:30 – 20:00
• Late Shift: 12:00 Noon – 20:00
• Night Shift: 7pm – 7:30 / 19:30 – 8am

Flexible Working: If you would like to discuss the flexible working options for the role please contact the email/phone number provided on this job advertisement
Full time hours = 37.5 Hrs
Part time hours = 23.5 Hours - 30 Hrs
The Minimum required hours for this role are 23.5 Hrs
Please also be aware that if you are successfully appointed to the role following shortlisting and an interview, you will be required to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Bootcamp in your first two weeks of joining BTHFT.
The Bootcamp takes place over 2 weeks and is Monday to Friday 8:00 until 16:30 every day . After completing the bootcamp you will join the multi-disciplinary team in your allocated Ward / Department.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Due to current home office guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship as part of this role
Please also note from a Health and wellbeing perspective–due to the requirement of the shift pattern the role is NOT suitable for full time students who are currently in full time Higher Education . E.g. a-Levels, College, and University
The post holder works as part of a Division based on both Trust sites. May be required to work unsocial hours as part of a shift pattern, including nights, evening, weekends and bank holidays.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership’s ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role

• Early Shift: 7:00-15:00 / 7:30 – 15:30
• Long Day: 7:00 – 19:30 / 07:30 – 20:00
• Late Shift: 12:00 Noon – 20:00
• Night Shift: 7pm – 7:30 / 19:30 – 8a