2912 - Support Worker

Job summary

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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, 2 minor operation rooms, an admissions area, recovery and a discharge ward. Our clinical work is varied and includes, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma and orthopedics, gynaecology, 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.

We look forward to hearing from you

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre 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

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

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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