2749 - Support Worker Colorectal/Stoma Care

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Barnsley Hospital for a Support Worker within the Colorectal/Stoma Care team. The role involves supporting the team to provide high-quality care and ensuring service users' needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Join our award-winning team and contribute to making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and willing to undertake NVQ level 2.
• Experience in a surgical environment is required.
• Basic keyboard skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the nursing service.
• Provide high standards of patient care.
• Carry out clinical and non-clinical duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 2 training

Clerical experience

Job description

The interview date for this post is 26th June.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Colorectal/Stoma Care team. As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting the team in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will support the team to offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with the smooth running of the colorectal/stoma care nursing service.
• Assist the team in providing a high standard of patient care.
• Carry out clinical and non-clinical duties delegated by the Colorectal/stoma care Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Demonstrate care and compassion when dealing with patients and their families.
• Provide assistance and support to the clinical nurse specialist team.
• Sustain and build on strong communication links with MDT and clinical teams.

About us

The Trust reserves the right to close a position early

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 work together to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Barnsley Hospital is a high-performing Trust, currently rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and achieving significant progress in delivering our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best place to work.

We are proud of our colleagues' commitment 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 us. We are moving at pace, and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident throughout the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 & above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship: For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please check your eligibility via the link on the right side of the advert. From April 9th, 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles will no longer be eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 2749

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

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with knowledge of barriers to understanding.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Good organisational skills.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Able to manage own time effectively.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, willing to undertake NVQ level 2 training and other relevant courses.
• Clerical experience.
• Previous experience working in the NHS.

Experience

• Experience working in a surgical environment.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information.

Trust Values

• In around 100 words, describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words, describe the values you would demonstrate when dealing with an emotionally distressed patient.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.