3902 - Health Care Assistant
The closing date is 24 July 2025
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference every day? Were looking for a full time, compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join the team on Ward 36 our busy and friendly 16-bed general surgical ward at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
About Ward 36:
Ward 36 cares for a wide range of elective and emergency surgical patients, including those undergoing procedures in colorectal, upper GI, breast, and general surgery. We support patients through the pre- and post-operative journey, managing both short and longer stays. This provides excellent opportunities to develop a solid foundation in surgical care within a supportive, team-focused environment.
What We're Looking For:
Were seeking an individual who embody the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust values:
Caring and compassionate, putting patients at the heart of everything you do.
Accountable, delivering care safely, reliably and with pride.
Respectful, treating colleagues, patients, and families with dignity and understanding.
Encouraging, supporting others to achieve their best, while growing and developing your own skills.
Together, we work collaboratively to provide outstanding care every time.
Whether youre an experienced support worker or new to healthcare, if you share our values and are ready to contribute to a team committed to high-quality care, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Support Worker on Ward 36, your role will be to deliver hands-on, personal care to our surgical patients, support their dignity and independence, and contribute to their recovery journey. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met compassionately and effectively. From helping patients with hygiene and mobility to observing and reporting changes in their condition, your care and attention will make a real difference.
On Ward 36, youll be part of a warm, welcoming team that values kindness, support, and professional growth. We pride ourselves on strong leadership, clear communication, and developing our staff to their full potential. Youll gain invaluable experience in surgical nursing, be supported through structured training, and be part of a Trust that truly lives its values. We care for each other, and we care about doing things the right way together.
What We Offer:
Full training and ongoing development, including clinical skills and care certificates.
A supportive team environment that values your wellbeing and input.
Join us in delivering outstanding surgical care in a Trust that lives its values and puts patients and staff first. Apply via NHS Jobs or contact us for an informal chat or ward visit wed be happy to show you around.
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
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro/rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-3902E-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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