Job summary We are seeking 1 enthusiastic care worker to join our multi-disciplinaryteam at Barnsley hospital main theatres to provide care for patients duringtheir time in the Operating Theatre Department.
You will help prepare theatre,support qualified staff with care of patients through all areas and participatein cleaning of clinical and staff areas.
Duties include the transport ofpatients within our department and others.
Main duties of the job Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.Your interview date will be 13/02/2025 About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives.
We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital.
Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience working and communicating with the public.
Desirable Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting Qualifications Essential Functional skills in literacy and numeracy The Care Certificate or working towards Desirable Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths) Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential An understanding of the role of a Support Worker An awareness of what is important to a patient Desirable Computer skills (word processing, email, internet use) Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload