Senior Healthcare Assistant - A&E
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department. You will work as part of an established team, providing holistic care to patients and their families under the supervision of Emergency nurses. The position involves clinical and administrative support, utilising extended skills to deliver high standards of care and promoting a positive, supportive working environment. You must be skilled, experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated with excellent communication skills.
Essential criteria
- oAt least 2 years recent acute hospital experience
- oAble to demonstrate good team working oGood interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and patients oAbility to work unsupervised and use own initiative oExcellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with patients / families / carers / team members oAbility to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague oAbility to follow detailed instruction oAbility to document efficiently and effectively oHave a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service oTo be a caring , trustworthy, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and develop the role
- oCompetent in the use of manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and weight and able to record and interpret the measurements.
- oVenepuncture/ cannulation oECG
- oVenous Blood gases oBladder scan
- oCompetently support qualified staff in managing flow of patients through their designated area.
- oCompetently support qualified staff in managing safe effective care by timely treatment's and care provision.
- oMust embed kindness in all practice
- oLiase with specialities, allied health care professionals confidently in the best interests of the patients care and treatment
Desirable criteria
- oPlastering
- oWillingness to undertake job related training and multi disciplinary competencies oContribute to the education of others
- oUnderstanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- oNVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health Care
- oBasic Maths, English and IT skills
- oBasic Life Support
- oConsistently High Compliance in Mandatory Training
- oAt least 2 years recent acute hospital experience
- oAble to demonstrate good team working oGood interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and patients oAbility to work unsupervised and use own initiative oExcellent communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with patients / families / carers / team members oAbility to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague oAbility to follow detailed instruction oAbility to document efficiently and effectively oHave a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service oTo be a caring , trustworthy, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and develop the role
- oCompetent in the use of manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and weight and able to record and interpret the measurements.
- oVenepuncture/ cannulation oECG
- oVenous Blood gases oBladder scan
- oCompetently support qualified staff in managing flow of patients through their designated area.
- oCompetently support qualified staff in managing safe effective care by timely treatment's and care provision.
- oMust embed kindness in all practice
- oLiase with specialities, allied health care professionals confidently in the best interests of the patients care and treatment
- oPlastering
- oWillingness to undertake job related training and multi disciplinary competencies oContribute to the education of others
- oUnderstanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- oNVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health Care
- oBasic Maths, English and IT skills
- oBasic Life Support
- oConsistently High Compliance in Mandatory Training
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Assistant - A&E
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Closing Date: 20.09.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 21.09.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 28.09.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role** .
Are you looking for an exciting, fast-paced, challenging and rewarding career in our busy Emergency Department ?
This role could be just what you are looking for ....
We have opportunities for Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly and dynamic team.
We are looking to recruit skilled, experienced, enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking and dynamic Emergency Department Team. You must have a passion for delivering exceptionally high standards of compassionate care and be willing to learn and develop within your role. Recruiting competent and committed staff is essential to maintaining our high standards of quality and safe care safety alongside promoting a positive patient experience.
A vital aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports the team. Excellen
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