Ward 33 are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic department. There is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team providing high-quality care to patients undergoing orthopaedic treatments and surgeries. You will work alongside other healthcare professionals such as Orthopaedic surgeons, Orthogeriatric consultants, Physiotherapists, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Communication will be a vital part of your role to ensure safe and holistic care. We take direct admissions from the Emergency Department and also repatriations from other hospitals. The successful conditdate will be expected to model and uphold the Trust values and behaviours, providing a positive Culture and environment for their colleagues and patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful canditdate will be reasponsible for:
Maintaining a high standard of clinical work when carrying out tasks
Keeping up to date with all mandatory and role specific training
Following our Trust values and behaviours
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.
Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.
The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
Person Specification
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
Values based Questions
- 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
- IT Literate
- Ability to undertake a range of basic patient clinical observations
- Flexible approach to work
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.
Experience
- At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.
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.
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Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality services while enjoying the benefits of working in a community-focused environment.
