Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0321 - Support Worker

The closing date is 11 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team within the theatre complex. The Post-operative care unit is a very busy, ever evolving unit. The department runs a 7-day service and is responsible for the recovery of all patients following surgery including maternity, trauma and emergency services.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the mutli-disciplinary team delivering compassionate personal care, recoginsing and meeting the specific needs of the patient. You will be expected to work alongside the registered nurses to meet the demands of multiple theatre lists. Escorting and supporting patients throughout their journey to and from theatre. You will be supported in your continuous professional development and clinical skills, by the senior nursing team, Lead Nurse and Clinical nurse educator, by undertaking training and assessment.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 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 each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

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 NHS FT 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

We reserve the right to close positions early

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0321E-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0321 Support Worker

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0321 Support Worker

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting

Qualifications

Essential

Functional skills in literacy and numeracy
The Care Certificate or working towards

Desirable

Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths)

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

An understanding of the role of a Support Worker
An awareness of what is important to a patient

Desirable

Computer skills (word processing, email, internet use)
Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff
Understanding of how to work as part of a team
Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting

Qualifications

Essential

Functional skills in literacy and numeracy
The Care Certificate or working towards

Desirable

Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths)

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

An understanding of the role of a Support Worker
An awareness of what is important to a patient

Desirable

Computer skills (word processing, email, internet use)
Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff
Understanding of how to work as part of a team
Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately

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)