• Job Description

  Req#: C9163-3902E-07-25?language=en&page=61&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Interview Date: TBC

  Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference every day? Were looking for a full time, compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join the team on Ward 36 our busy and friendly 16-bed general surgical ward at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

  About Ward 36:

  Ward 36 cares for a wide range of elective and emergency surgical patients, including those undergoing procedures in colorectal, upper GI, breast, and general surgery. We support patients through the pre- and post-operative journey, managing both short and longer stays. This provides excellent opportunities to develop a solid foundation in surgical care within a supportive, team-focused environment.

  What We're Looking For:

  Were seeking an individual who embody the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust values:

  Caring and compassionate, putting patients at the heart of everything you do.

  Accountable, delivering care safely, reliably and with pride.

  Respectful, treating colleagues, patients, and families with dignity and understanding.

  Encouraging, supporting others to achieve their best, while growing and developing your own skills.

  Together, we work collaboratively to provide outstanding care every time.

  Whether youre an experienced support worker or new to healthcare, if you share our values and are ready to contribute to a team committed to high-quality care, wed love to hear from you.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Health Care Support Worker on Ward 36, your role will be to deliver hands-on, personal care to our surgical patients, support their dignity and independence, and contribute to their recovery journey. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met compassionately and effectively. From helping patients with hygiene and mobility to observing and reporting changes in their condition, your care and attention will make a real difference.

  On Ward 36, youll be part of a warm, welcoming team that values kindness, support, and professional growth. We pride ourselves on strong leadership, clear communication, and developing our staff to their full potential. Youll gain invaluable experience in surgical nursing, be supported through structured training, and be part of a Trust that truly lives its values. We care for each other, and we care about doing things the right way together.

  What We Offer:

  Full training and ongoing development, including clinical skills and care certificates.

  A supportive team environment that values your wellbeing and input.

  Join us in delivering outstanding surgical care in a Trust that lives its values and puts patients and staff first. Apply via NHS Jobs or contact us for an informal chat or ward visit wed be happy to show you around.

  About us

  We reserve the right to close positions early

  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 the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

  Barnsley Hospital 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 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 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

  Details

  Date posted

  10 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro/rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9163-3902E-07-25

  Job locations

  Pogmoor Road

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S75 2EP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description for Healthcare Assistant

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

  Supporting Documents

  Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description for Healthcare Assistant

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

  Supporting Documents

  Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.

  Knowledge and Awareness

  Essential

  • 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.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 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.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Effective communicator
  • 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
  • Genuine desire to care for people

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe how you would make sure each patient feels heard, respected, and involved in their care.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.

  Knowledge and Awareness

  Essential

  • 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.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 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.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Effective communicator
  • 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
  • Genuine desire to care for people

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe how you would make sure each patient feels heard, respected, and involved in their care.

  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

  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pogmoor Road

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S75 2EP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pogmoor Road

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S75 2EP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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