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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust HCA - ICU/HDU

The closing date is 04 November 2026

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Job summary

Closing Date: 04.11.26 (this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 05.11.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 16.11.26

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare assistant within ICU/HDU setting, we are a 16 bedded unit.

We are multicultural team and welcome diversity. Team work is essential within the ICU/HDU settingWe work 24/hr rotation

Main duties of the job

Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.

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.

To undertake work involving specialist skills following satisfactory assessment of competence and under the direction of a trained nurse, i.e

o Patient escort to and return from X-Ray, Wards and Departments

o Patient escort to theatre

o Observations, MEWS scoring, fluid balance, health measurement

o Urinalysis

o Collection of specimens

o Any other clinical skills required subject to training and competency

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

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-26-8382343

Job locations

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARY

DUCKWORTH LANE

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous care experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understands the importance of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Good listening, written and verbal communications skills

Desirable

• Has insight into roles and responsibilities
• Understands principles of infection prevention and control
• Understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy)
• Committed to attend HCA Bootcamp and complete the Care Certificate within 6 months in post.

Desirable

• Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous care experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understands the importance of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Good listening, written and verbal communications skills

Desirable

• Has insight into roles and responsibilities
• Understands principles of infection prevention and control
• Understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Literate and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a pass in Level 1 Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy)
• Committed to attend HCA Bootcamp and complete the Care Certificate within 6 months in post.

Desirable

• Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience

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

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARY

DUCKWORTH LANE

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARY

DUCKWORTH LANE

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister Critical Care

Margaret Molloy

[email protected]

01274364126

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-26-8382343

Job locations

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT BRADFORD ROYAL INFIRMARY

DUCKWORTH LANE

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

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