Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4288 - Failsafe / OpenEyes Assistant

The closing date is 24 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with both a keen eye for detail and passion for service development. The successful candidate will drive forward our expanding and developing service to support service development and system implementation ensuring our patients continue to receive outstanding care. Candidates from a RTT/Validation and/or Open Eyes background are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

Data analysis, input and reporting

Review of patient waiting lists and RTT

Implementation and adaptation of Failsafe Policies

Recognition and escalation of Open Eyes training needs

Supporting the Ophthalmology Service with Open Eyes training

Offsite working at our new Town Centre base will be required

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

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4288E-11-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Health On The High Street

Cheapside

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1SB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

A willingness to undertake training as required to deliver the duties of the post

Experience

Essential

A demonstrable understanding of the NHS 18 Week target and associated principles.
A demonstrable understanding of the NHS Cancer target and associated principles.
Relevant knowledge and experience of tracking patients through the18 week and cancer pathways
A demonstrable understanding of the importance of data quality and the impact of poor quality on operational systems
Experience of delivering 1-1 training.

Desirable

Experience of operational administrative work within the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) including English Language at Grade 4 or above
NVQ Level 3 Administration or Customer Care/IT or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience
ECDL or equivalent

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

A willingness to undertake training as required to deliver the duties of the post

Experience

Essential

A demonstrable understanding of the NHS 18 Week target and associated principles.
A demonstrable understanding of the NHS Cancer target and associated principles.
Relevant knowledge and experience of tracking patients through the18 week and cancer pathways
A demonstrable understanding of the importance of data quality and the impact of poor quality on operational systems
Experience of delivering 1-1 training.

Desirable

Experience of operational administrative work within the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) including English Language at Grade 4 or above
NVQ Level 3 Administration or Customer Care/IT or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience
ECDL or equivalent

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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)