3898 - Health Care Assistant

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the Medical Outpatient team, working 19.5 hours weekly. The successful applicant will provide care and support, needing good communication skills and a Care Certificate. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to develop in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake required.
• At least 6 months of care experience in health or social care setting.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the smooth running of outpatients by performing duties like measuring heights and weights.
• Using clinic equipment for ECGs, taking bloods, and acting as chaperones.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Care Certificate

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 organizational 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, weights, BMI, recording patients' observations, and blood sugars.

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

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early.

We are ranked best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024, our Trust scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise, which emphasizes collaboration among NHS colleagues to improve the working experience for everyone.

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

We are proud of our colleagues' commitment to ensuring a 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 proactive attitude is evident throughout the organization.

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

For those requiring 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 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 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 review the values-based recruitment guidance and associated 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 protocols.
• Understanding of clinical patient observations.
• Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training, including use of test equipment such as blood glucose monitors, 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, and a disclosure check will be conducted to review any previous criminal convictions.