Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4017 - Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 19 March 2026

Job summary

22.5 Hours Permanent and 32.5 Hours Fixed term 6 Months.

We are are looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join Ophthalmology OPD, a busy and dynamic outpatient department caring for patients with a wide range of complex Ophthalmic conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting patients through their appt.

Ophthalmology OPD manages patients for a range of ophthalmic conditions requiring investigations before their appt, requiring strong teamwork, excellent clinical support skills and the ability to remain calm and organized in a high-activity setting. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will work under supervision of a registered nurse to patients attending ophthalmology. They will perform visual acuity testing, chaperoning doctors in numerous clinic including emergency, glaucoma and medical retina. Perform clinical skills including observations, Bm monitoring and ANTT for intravitreal injection clinic. They will assist the nurse and doctor in the injection clinic, undertake visual fields and OCT tests.

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

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4017E-03-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Health Care Assistant

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

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Health Care Assistant

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

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care 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)