Job Description

Closing Date: 24th December 2025.
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 27th December 2025.
Interview expected to take place: 7th January 2025.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker/ Equipment Co-ordinator at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to work with the Tissue Viability team.
Pressure ulcers are an important patient safety and quality issue, and the prevention and management of these incidents is a key quality indicator. Pressure-redistributing equipment is an essential component of effective pressure ulcer prevention.
The post holder will be responsible for the internal management and monitoring of pressure-redistributing equipment within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include coordinating the supply, transportation, audit, service or repair, decontamination and removal of equipment. They will provide training and ongoing education to staff about the use of pressure-redistributing equipment. They will also work with other teams to help maintain a clean and tidy environment. They will support the tissue viability team with admin duties and assisting with patient care as required.
The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit high standards in communication and will be expected to support the delivery of high-quality timely care/ service. They will possess the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary clinical and non-clinical teams across the organisation. The post holder will need to be highly organised, able to work without direct supervision, and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to support the team in the day-to-day operation of the services they provide. They will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in their work.
The post holder will be supported in their professional development.
Please read the Person Specification carefully before applying and ensure your application covers all relevant details.
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.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
389-25-7658716
Job locations
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a hospital.
• Previous experience of delivering care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with pressure-redistributing equipment
• Experience of supporting or undertaking audits.
• Additional relevant experience

Skills
Essential

• Good written communication/ writing skills e.g. data collection, audits, report writing, developing and updating databases.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt workload and priorities as situations arise.

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting Including; oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication/conflict resolution oHand washing/Infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding oPressure ulcer prevention oPatient safety

Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care or equivalent
• English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
• Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a hospital.
• Previous experience of delivering care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with pressure-redistributing equipment
• Experience of supporting or undertaking audits.
• Additional relevant experience

Skills
Essential

• Good written communication/ writing skills e.g. data collection, audits, report writing, developing and updating databases.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt workload and priorities as situations arise.

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting Including; oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication/conflict resolution oHand washing/Infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding oPressure ulcer prevention oPatient safety

Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care or equivalent
• English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
• Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills Required