3754 - Health Care Assistant

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The interviews for this post will take place face to face only due to workload pressures.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in The Emergency Department for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our excellent team.

Candidates must be hard working and committed to delivering high quality compassionate care, they must have excellent communication and organisational skills and demonstrate a keen interest in the speciality of Emergency care. The applicant must be reliable and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality.

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

The post holder will work under the supervision of the NMC Registrant at all times, who holds delegated accountability for the work designated.

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

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9163-3754E-07-24

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.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English or educated to equivalent
Care Certificate
Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in Clinical Care or develop equivalent level of competence which can be demonstrated by knowledge and skills gained from experience and competency-based training

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in care within an acute hospital setting

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how do you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English or educated to equivalent
Care Certificate
Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in Clinical Care or develop equivalent level of competence which can be demonstrated by knowledge and skills gained from experience and competency-based training

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in care within an acute hospital setting

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how do you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team.

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.