3898 - Health Care Assistant

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the Medical Outpatient team at NHS Barnsley, working flexible hours across five days. The HCA will contribute to patient care through monitoring, clinical tasks and supporting patients' outpatient experiences, in a position dedicated to teamwork and compassion.

Qualifications

• Care experience working in a health or social care setting (minimum 6 months).
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
• Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training.

Responsibilities

• Measuring heights and weights, calculating BMI, recording observations.
• Performing ECGs, taking bloods, and acting as chaperones in clinic.
• Contributing to the smooth running of outpatient services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Care Certificate

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2

Completion of a clinical skills competency-based workbook or equivalent experience

Job description

The interview date for this role will be 15th July 2025.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Medical Outpatient team, working 19.5 hours per week.

Applicants must be motivated, enthusiastic, have a genuine desire to care for patients, and be flexible to work over 5 days in Outpatients.

You must have good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, and be dedicated to working in a team supporting the patient through their Outpatient journey.

You will have the opportunity to develop and upskill in a supportive environment.

Hours are flexible, Monday to Friday.

You must be able to work from 8 am to 6:30 pm.

For further information, please contact Lead Nurse Tracy Brown at 01226 434566 or 01226 431231.

Main duties of the job

The HCAs contribute to the smooth running of outpatients by performing duties such as measuring heights and weights, calculating BMI, recording patient observations, and blood sugars.

They are trained to use equipment in the clinic to support various specialties, including performing ECGs, taking bloods, and acting as chaperones in clinic.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early.

We scored the best in the country in the recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise, which reflects our commitment to working together to improve the NHS experience for everyone.

Barnsley Hospital is a high-performing Trust, rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and making significant progress in achieving our strategic objectives, including being the best place to work.

We are proud of our colleagues' commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future, and our organization is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. We are moving at pace, and our 'we can do this' attitude is evident throughout the organization.

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

For those who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa routes, please check your eligibility via the link on the right side of the advert. Please note that entry roles at Band 2 and 3 are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be deducted from the successful candidate's salary.

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 related documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.
• In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why it is important.
• In around 100 words, please describe how you contribute to a well-functioning team.

Experience

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

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of clinical patient observations.
• Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training, including blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture, and cannulation.
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.