2764 - Support Worker
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Job summary
Interviews to take place 21/08/2025
We currently have 2 full time vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to complement the established team in Barnsley Main Theatres, delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of the patient and the development of the unit.
Experience and qualifications are not essential as a training package is available and full support will be given to applicants without previous operating department skills. This is a permanent post in Main Theatres.
The department operates 24 hours ,365 days a year including bank holidays.
We are looking for dedicated, flexible and well-motivated individuals, with a keen interest in working in the theatre department. We invite you to join our team and to play an active role in the development of the unit. You will work in a clinical environment of 8 main theatres (soon to be 9) and 1 emergency obstetric theatre. Specialities are in the following fields:
Elective/trauma orthopaedics
Emergencies
ENT
Laparoscopic work
Urology
Breast
Colorectal
Upper GI
Gynaecology
Obstetrics
Candidates must have good organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the successful candidiate will be :
To assist in preparing theatres for surgery
Support the surgical team
Transporting patients to and from theatre
Helping maintain sterile environments by preparing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
Checking, restocking and maintaining surgical instruments and consumables
Ensuring equipment is clean, available and in working order
Assissting patients with mobility, personal care and emotional support
Helping with data entry using the trust systems , and theatre scheduling coordination
About us
We reserve the right to close positions 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 Barnsley Hospital. 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.
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
Details
Date posted
15 July 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
C9163-2764E-07-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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