Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2749 - Support Worker Colorectal/Stoma Care

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this post is 26th June.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Colorectal/Stoma Care team. As a Support Worker you will be responsible for supporting the team in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will support the team to offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the smooth running of the colorectal/stoma care nursing service.

To assist the team in the provision of a high standard of patient care.

To carry out clinical and non clinical duties as delegated by the Colorectal/stoma care Clinical Nurse Specialist.

To demonstrate care and compassion when dealing with patients and their families.

Provide assistance and support to the clinical nurse specialist team.

Sustain and build on strong communication links with MDT, and clinical teams.

About us

The Trust reserves the right to close a position early

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 work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Barnsley Hospital 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 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 us. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

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

Certificates of SponsorshipFor 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, also from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2749E-05-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 2749

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

Job Description for 2749

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills/interpersonal skills with knowledge of barriers to understanding.
Been able to use tact and diplomacy.
Good organisational skills.
Basic keyboard skills.
Able to manage own time effectively.
Stoma care course.

Qualifications

Essential

Self motivated/willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 training and other relevant courses.

Desirable

Clerical experience.
Previous experience of working in the National Health Service.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a surgical environment.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Provide and receive complex and sensitive information.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe the values you would demonstrate when dealing with an emotionally distressed patient.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills/interpersonal skills with knowledge of barriers to understanding.
Been able to use tact and diplomacy.
Good organisational skills.
Basic keyboard skills.
Able to manage own time effectively.
Stoma care course.

Qualifications

Essential

Self motivated/willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 training and other relevant courses.

Desirable

Clerical experience.
Previous experience of working in the National Health Service.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a surgical environment.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Provide and receive complex and sensitive information.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe the values you would demonstrate when dealing with an emotionally distressed patient.

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)