0252 - Health Care Assistant in Barnsley

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join Ward 35, a busy and dynamic surgical ward caring for patients with a wide range of complex surgical conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting patients through their surgical journey. Ward 35 manages both elective and emergency surgical patients, requiring strong teamwork, excellent clinical support skills and the ability to remain calm and organised in a high-activity setting. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job:

• The Band 3 Healthcare Assistant will work under the supervision of registered nurses to support the delivery of care to patients with complex surgical needs.
• The role involves assisting with both personal care and delegated clinical tasks, ensuring patients are supported safely before and after surgical procedures.
• The successful candidate will assist with routine patient care including personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition and comfort, while also supporting the nursing team with venepuncture and cannulation clinical observations, monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting patient information.
• You will also support the team with patient admissions, transfers and discharges, prepare equipment for clinical procedures and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• The role requires close observation of patients, recognising and escalating any deterioration promptly.
• Maintaining infection prevention standards, supporting patient dignity and communicating effectively with patients, relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team are essential parts of the role.

About us:

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise. We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation. Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility. Please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. We reserve the right to close positions early.

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Care Certificate, Completion of a clinical skills competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake. GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.
• Values based Questions: Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work. Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?
• Skills and Abilities: Team player, Approachable, Resilient, Ability to use own initiative within agreed boundaries, Ability to undertake a range of basic patient clinical observations, Flexible approach to work.
• Experience: At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge and Awareness: Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance, Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, Knowledge of clinical patient observations, Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc., Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.

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.