Barnsley Hospitals Orthopaedic Elective Ward nowhas a permanent full-time healthcare assistant vacancy available.
We are a 19 bedded ward delivering care to electivepatients ranging from day cases to major joint replacement surgeries.Ultimately, we assist patients in their recovery alongside Medics andTherapists to achieve their optimal level of independence and safe dischargehome.
With significant delays in elective surgery as aresult of the COVID-19 pandemic, our service is recovering to combat the long waiting lists. We arelooking to develop our service to achieve 24-hour discharge in hip and kneereplacements. So, we are seeking someone passionate and enthusiastic to jointhe nursing team to achieve optimal recovery and timely turnaround for patientsin a dynamic environment.
We are dedicated to delivering a high standard ofevidence-based care, ensuring a supportive, friendly and safe environment for both patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
If you believe you are a highly motivated andcommitted individual who can work as part of our team andhelp deliver a high-quality service within ElectiveOrthopaedics we want to hear from you.
You will be part of the multi-disciplinary teamdelivering compassionate personal care, recognising and meeting the specificneeds of the patients. You will be expected to work alongside the registerednurses to meet the demands of multiple theatre lists and in-patient care. Youwill be supported in your continuous professional development and clinicalskills by the ward managers and Lead Nurse by undertaking training andassessment.
Please read the Job Description attachment for moreinformation.
We encourage informal discussions or visits to theward, please contact Lead Nurse Emma Thorp if you would like to arrange this on emma.thorp1@nhs.netor 01226 435348.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
We scoredbest 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 towork together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHSfor everyone
BarnsleyHospital 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 are proudof the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There hasnever been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and awe can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
BarnsleyHospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship underthe skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on theright hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band2 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 Health Care Assistant
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
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Person Specification
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.
Trust Values
* 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.
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
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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