Senior HCA - The Meadows

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 09/05/2025 (this may change depending on response)

Shortlisting will take place after the closing date, starting 12/05/2025.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week following shortlisting, beginning 19/05/2025.

The post currently operates on a Monday to Friday schedule.

The role involves taking blood and caring for CVADs, performing venesections, cannulation, ECGs, and providing clinical care in accordance with infection control and safety policies.

Responsibilities also include ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained.

Main duties of the job

• Taking blood and caring for CVADs
• Performing venesections
• Cannulation
• ECG
• Working as part of a team under the supervision of registered nurses

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we expect from each other and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We are keen to meet individuals who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

The post involves taking blood, caring for CVADs, performing venesections, cannulation, ECGs, recording vital signs, and working collaboratively within a team under the supervision of registered nurses. You will also provide clinical care in line with infection control and safety policies.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience in the NHS
• Knowledge of patient care and monitoring
• Experience dealing with the public
• Experience in Haematology/Oncology environments

Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Good verbal and written English
• Interpersonal skills
• Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
• Ability to plan, organise workload, and work under pressure
• Aware of personal strengths and limitations
• Record keeping and documentation skills
• Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
• Teamwork and motivation
• Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge

• Understanding of healthcare relevant to the patient group
• Knowledge of the limits of the role and recognizing situations requiring escalation
• Ability to carry out and report observations/tests

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust