3977 - Health Care Assistant - ENT Outpatients
The closing date is 28 October 2025
Job summary
2 Posts available:-
post 1:- 30 Hours fixed term until November 2026
Post 2 :- 34 Hours fixed term until May 2026
An exciting Band 3 opportunity has opened up for a fixed term/Secondment position to join the Ear Nose and Throat Team in the Outpatient department to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual, who can deliver high quality patient care within our ENT Team.
We are small hard-working team who pride ourselves on developing our service and our staff in order for them to feel valued for their contributions to the team.
Main duties of the job
The interview date for this role is 13th November 2025.
To assist and work as part of a team to ensure that all safety checks have been completed and that clinics rooms are stocked and cleaned prior to clinics starting and throughout the day.
To be able to check Medi viewer and request appropriate investigations based on clinicians documentation.
To assist and support patients in a variety of clinics including general ENT, Head and Neck Oncology and Nurse Led
To assist Drs with procedures in clinics e.g. Micro-suction, cautery, nasendoscopies
Setting up & assisting with Tracheostomy, Laryngectomy changes
Setting up & assisting with Fine needle aspirations, Tru-Cut Biopsies
Ensure all appropriate documentation, e outcomes are completed during and following consultations
Clinical Observations
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
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
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-3977E-10-25
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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