Health Care Assistant - Bronte Theatres

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking dedicated Health Care Assistants to join the theatre team. The role involves preparing theatres and supporting patient care, requiring good communication skills and experience in care work. Candidates should have at least an NVQ Level 2 in health or social care. The position offers opportunities for professional development and training in perioperative care. The team values support, mentorship, and continuous learning in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Access to staff gymnasiums

Excellent pension scheme

Advice on childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in care work in a care home, community care, or hospital setting.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of theatre for lists and delivery of patient care.
• Work as part of the theatre team.
• Complete NVQ 3 qualification in Perioperative care.

Skills

Excellent caring and people skills

Good verbal and written command of English

Numeracy skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in health or health and social care

Job description

Job Summary

Closing Date: 23.12.25

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 29.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05.01.26

Brief Description of the Role:

Bronte 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 enjoy working in specialist areas such as ENT, MaxFax, and Ophthalmology? Do you thrive on variety and the excitement of every day being different? If yes, we'd love to welcome you to Bronte Theatres!

Main Duties of the Job

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.

Person Specification

• Experience
  • Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting
  • Working with members of the public
• Skills
  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
• Qualifications
  • 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 do care certificate if not already achieved)
• Desirable
  • Care Certificate (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

BTHFT, Duckworth Lane, BRADFORD, BD9 6RJ

Website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk

Job Details

• Band: 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rota
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 389-25-7668199
• Job locations: BTHFT, Duckworth Lane, BRADFORD, BD9 6RJ
• Date posted: 11 December 2025

About Bronte Theatres

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 are 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. We offer a strong supportive network for preceptorship, mentorship, and professional development.