Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2912 - Support Worker

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated individual to the post of a Clinical Support Worker for the Day Surgery Unit. We expect the highest standards of clinical care for our patients and we are proud of our achievements regarding patient safety.

You will be able to communicate effectively and adopt a practical common-sense approach to working and be able to work well under pressure. The ability to motivate your colleagues with some day surgery/theatre experience at Band 3 level is advantageous. Ideally you would be multi-skilled and have previous experience of working within a busy healthcare setting - being flexible and adaptable is crucial in our busy department.

The Day Surgery Unit at Barnsley Hospital consists of 2 elective operating theatres,1 minor operations room, an admissions area, recovery and a discharge ward. We also have 1 brand new theatre based in the Alhambra Centre in Barnsley town center where we undertake local anesthetic Ophthalmology cases. Our clinical work is varied and includes, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma and orthopedics, gynecology, breast surgery, urology, ophthalmology, pediatric surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, head and neck surgery and oral surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and develop your own skills within a supportive, friendly, forward-thinking environment.

For more information please contact Laura Beck, Lead Practitioner on 01226 432181.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be responsible for preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas, collecting and escorting patients for their surgeries and maintaining appropriate patient records.To contribute to the delivery of patients individual care needs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Registered Nurse within theatre, recovery, admissions and our discharge area.To work flexibly as part of a team. Undertaking movement of patients, cleaning and general duties in accordance with the Departments requirements.To be conversant with all aspects of the Stores ordering system, stock levels and supply in the Theatre Department.To liaise between Theatres and other areas to escort patients to Theatre prior to their operation.

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

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2912E-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff
  • Understanding of how to work as part of a team
  • Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • An understanding of the role of a Support Worker
  • An awareness of what is important to a patient

Desirable

  • Computer skills (word processing, email, internet use)
  • Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload

Qualifications

Essential

  • Functional skills in literacy and numeracy
  • The Care Certificate or working towards

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths)

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff
  • Understanding of how to work as part of a team
  • Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • An understanding of the role of a Support Worker
  • An awareness of what is important to a patient

Desirable

  • Computer skills (word processing, email, internet use)
  • Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload

Qualifications

Essential

  • Functional skills in literacy and numeracy
  • The Care Certificate or working towards

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths)

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working and communicating with the public.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Laura Beck

laura.beck1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2912E-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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