Job Description

We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team!
The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.
Main duties of the job
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors andcolleagues with dignity and respect to deliver compassionate care,exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent withAiredale NHS Foundation Trust Right Care Values.o To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and work within theHealthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.o Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with othermembers of the care team to meet the holistic needs of patients andcarers.o To establish and maintain effective communication and relationshipswith the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversityof each and every person he/she/they comes into contact within thecourse of his/her/their business.o Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.o Work in line with Trust policies and procedures and within scope ofcompetence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skillstraining as identified for the role.o Contribute to the development of the clinical area, throughcontribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience and byescalating concerns appropriately.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
423-7469787
Job locations
Ward 3 - Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications and personal statement should include.
Essential

• Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Previous care experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS hospital setting
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
• Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate literacy in IT

Person Specification
Qualifications and personal statement should include.
Essential

• Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Previous care experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS hospital setting
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
• Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate literacy in IT

Skills Required