Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team within the theatre complex. The Post-operative care unit is a very busy, ever evolving unit. The department runs a 7-day service and is responsible for the recovery of all patients following surgery including maternity, trauma and emergency services.

You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering compassionate personal care, recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patient. You will be expected to work alongside the registered nurses to meet the demands of multiple theatre lists. Escorting and supporting patients throughout their journey to and from theatre. You will be supported in your continuous professional development and clinical skills, by the senior nursing team, Lead Nurse and Clinical nurse educator, by undertaking training and assessment.

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

Job Description for 0321 S
upport Worker

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

• Previous experience working and communicating with the public.
• Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting

• Functional skills in literacy and numeracy
• The Care Certificate or working towards
• Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths)
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

• An understanding of the role of a Support Worker
• An awareness of what is important to a patient
• Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload

• Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff
• Understanding of how to work as part of a team
• Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately

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.