2853 - Assistant Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 November 2024

Job summary

The Pre-assessment unit is a very busy unit responsible for assessing all elective patients prior to surgery.

As an assistant practitioner you will be working alongside the registered nurses to provide an excellent standard of care for our patients. The staff member will work with a very well established and friendly team and the role is a very rewarding role.

Main duties of the job

The assistant practitioner plays a vital role within the unit. The role is to work alongside and support the registered practitioner to ensure all surgical patients are assessment and fit for their planned surgery date.

The role includes carrying out follow up clinics, contacting and triaging patients and general clinical duties.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-2853I-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience working in a health care setting.
Up to date with Mandatory Training.
Able to work full time for the duration of the training programmed.

Values based questions

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

Applicants must be 19 years of age (Education Centre Requirement).
Completed Care Certificate or commitment to complete prior to training.
Functionality Skills level 2 Maths and English GCSE Grade 3 Maths and English.

Desirable

Evidence of completion of health care course or other professional development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Basic ICT skills.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to utilise different skills to overcome barriers.
Ability to follow protocols and pathways.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience working in a health care setting.
Up to date with Mandatory Training.
Able to work full time for the duration of the training programmed.

Values based questions

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

Applicants must be 19 years of age (Education Centre Requirement).
Completed Care Certificate or commitment to complete prior to training.
Functionality Skills level 2 Maths and English GCSE Grade 3 Maths and English.

Desirable

Evidence of completion of health care course or other professional development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Basic ICT skills.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to utilise different skills to overcome barriers.
Ability to follow protocols and pathways.

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.