Job summary
Closing Date: 09.10.26(this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 12.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 19.10.26

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

Theatres are looking for Health Care Assistants to join the team.

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 thrive on variety and the excitement of every day being different? If yes, we'd love to welcome you to Theatres! Over the past 24 months, we've built a supportive new management team dedicated to helping our staff develop and our service to be of a high standard. We offer a strong supportive network for preceptorship, mentorship, & professional development, helping develop the leaders of the future by ensuring you obtain the best career with us. This is a chance for you to develop your skills as part of a highly talented team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn & develop.

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.

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.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're 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.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

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

Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a health care setting
• Working experience of dealing with members of the public

Skills
Essential

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications
Essential

• Ability to complete Care Certificate within allocation timeframes

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

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: BTHFT, Duckworth Lane, BRADFORD, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader
Shameela Rafiq
shameela.rafiq@bthft.nhs.uk
01274383052

Details
Date posted: 25 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year per annum pro rota
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 389-26-8292316
Job locations: BTHFT, Duckworth Lane, BRADFORD, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

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.