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3754 - health care assistant

Barnsley
Permanent
Barnsley Hospital
Health care assistant
Posted: 16 February
Offer description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in The EmergencyDepartment for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our excellentteam.

Candidates must be hard working and committed to deliveringhigh quality compassionate care, they must have excellent communication andorganisational skills and demonstrate a keen interest in the speciality ofEmergency care. The applicant must be reliable and have an understanding of theneed for confidentiality.

Flexibility and teamwork are essential for the role anddemands of the department along with been able to adapt to changing situations.

You should be educated to GCSE Maths & English orequivalent and willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in Clinical Care or developequivalent level of competence which can be demonstrated by knowledge andskills gained from experience and competency-based training.


Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as part of the multidisciplinaryteam delivering a range of designated tasks/duties of a clinical and non-clinical nature including personal compassionate care to patients, workingwithin agreed policy and procedures.

The post holder will undertake assessment and recording ofbasic patient clinical observations/test results as part of the overallassessment of a patient.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the NMCRegistrant at all times, who holds delegated accountability for the workdesignated.

The interview date for this role will be Thursday 26th February 2026


About us

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We 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.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation


Person Specification


Experience

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


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


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


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.
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job


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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