Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference every day? We're 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:
We are seeking an individual who embodies 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 you're 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, we'd 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, you'll 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. You’ll 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 — we'd 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 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 our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best place to work.
We are proud of our colleagues' commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future, and our organization is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace, and this 'we can do this' attitude is evident throughout the organization.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For those who may require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa routes, please use the link on the right 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.
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
* At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
* Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
* Understanding of clinical patient observations.
* Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical knowledge in clinical interventions and use of test equipment (e.g., blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation).
* Awareness of current healthcare issues.
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.
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.
Trust Values
* In around 100 words, describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words, describe how you would ensure 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 a disclosure for criminal convictions will be required via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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