3908 - Health Care Assistant

Job summary

Interview date is 26th October. We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the Acute Medical Unit at Barnsley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and flexible individual with excellent organisational and communication skills to become part of our dedicated team.

The primary focus of this role is to provide high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care, while ensuring patient safety and maintaining high standards of care within the ward environment. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking a range of delegated clinical and non-clinical duties in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and agreed standards of practice.

This will include providing dignified and respectful personal care, supporting patients with their daily needs and contributing to a positive patient experience. The post holder will undertake, record and report basic clinical observations and patient test results, contributing to the ongoing assessment and monitoring of patients.

The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of an appropriate NMC-registered Nurse, who retains delegated accountability for the duties and responsibilities assigned.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the direct supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse/Midwife and will be expected to understand the requirements of their role, working within their scope of practice at all times. They will follow reasonable requests and instructions and undertake duties in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and agreed standards of practice.

Duties may include supporting patients as a chaperone and assisting with the safe transfer of patients, equipment and goods between departments. Following appropriate training, education and competency assessment, the post holder will undertake a range of clinical tasks, ensuring they have the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform these safely and effectively.

These may include: Undertaking and recording basic clinical observations, including heart rate and other vital signs. Performing and recording blood glucose measurements. Undertaking urinalysis Measuring and recording lying and standing blood pressure. Maintaining accurate fluid balance records.

Undertaking 25-point skin assessments Performing bladder scans Undertaking venepuncture Undertaking peripheral venous cannulation Performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) The post holder will be expected to maintain their competencies, recognise and escalate any concerns or abnormal findings promptly to the Registered Nurse or appropriate member of the clinical team

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported. Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who 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. 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. Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

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