3910 - Health Care Assistant

Job summary

**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

We are looking for enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our team on Ward 23.

There are 2 posts available on a shift rotation basis.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a range of designated tasks/duties of a clinical and non-clinical nature, you will ensure the highest standards of care are delivered to every patient.

The role of the Health care Assistant is imperative to the health and well-being of our patients, as you will support them with the personal hygiene, toileting, mobility and nutritional needs.

The completion of the Care Certificate is desirable.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the NMC registrant at all times, who holds delegated accountability for the work designated.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working under the direct supervision of an NMC registrant.

In addition to the above and by completing locally agreed competencies, supported by training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge to undertake the following:

• Basic clinical observations
• Blood glucose readings
• Urinalysis testing
• Lying and Standing Blood pressure monitoring
• Fluid balance recording
• Bladder scanning
• Removal of sutures
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Self-retaining catheter removal
• ECG monitoring

Job responsibilities

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only 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 use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.