3943 - Care Support Worker

Job summary

Numerous posts and hours available. Minimum of 24 hours to full time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team working in the Maternity Inpatient Service.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in order to provide an effective and efficient service. Duties will include providing a high standard of care by tending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, liaising with the patient's families and the general public and supporting your colleagues in providing a positive experience for the patients within the maternity service.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients. They will also work effectively as part of a team.

High quality patient care should be at the forefront of your expertise whilst promoting the trusts values and behaviours.

The work is very diverse and offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

To take account of individual patient needs when supporting delivery of patient care.

Assist the midwifery team in the efficient organisation and running of the ward or department i.e. answering telephones, routine clerical duties, running messages, stocking up and any other duties aligned to the role.

Ensure that there is confidentiality of patient information at all times.

To assist in meeting the requirements of the Patients Charter.

Ensuring the patient receives a personalised quality service while they are in our department.

Report any accidents or untoward incidents to the person in charge of the ward or department.

Be aware of and adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures.

Rotational 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.

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)

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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)

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