2089 - Health Care Assistant

Job summary

Are you a Healthcare Assistant who is motivated, enthusiastic and committed? Then this job may be for you.

We are seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work in our busy childrens outpatients department based at Barnsley Hospital.

Childrens services had gone through a transformational change over the past 3 years, this includes childrens outpatients and its recovery from Covid 19.

Our Childrens outpatients department has a highly regarded childrens phlebotomy service.

The ideal candidate would have or be willing to undertake phlebotomy in children.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the provision of care within personal competence always under the direction of a registered nurse to children visiting the out-patients department at Barnsley Hospital.

Assist in the care of children & young peoples physical and personal needs, ensuring that a high level of patient care is achieved.

Assist in the preparation of patients for investigative procedures.

Patient Care-

Chaperoning of patients in outpatients

Assist with collecting and testing of specimens as directed

Taking, recording and reporting of observations as directed by the registered nurse.

Assist in the care of simple wounds and dressings

Undertake phlebotomy duties

General Duties-

To contribute as a member of the team in the efficient organisation and running of the department

Attend and participate handovers/discussions as appropriate

Maintain patient records/charts as directed

Report any accidents or untoward occurrences to the Nurse in charge

Maintain good housekeeping

Work in other wards and departments as and when necessary subject to the requirements of the service at the discretion of the nurse in charge

Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times

Safeguard the welfare and safety of staff and patients according to the Health and Safety at work regulations

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

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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