Job summary

Ward 33 are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic department. There is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team providing high-quality care to patients undergoing orthopaedic treatments and surgeries. You will work alongside other healthcare professionals such as Orthopaedic surgeons, Orthogeriatric consultants, Physiotherapists, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Communication will be a vital part of your role to ensure safe and holistic care. We take direct admissions from the Emergency Department and also repatriations from other hospitals. The successful conditdate will be expected to model and uphold the Trust values and behaviours, providing a positive Culture and environment for their colleagues and patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful canditdate will be reasponsible for:

Maintaining a high standard of clinical work when carrying out tasks

Keeping up to date with all mandatory and role specific training

Following our Trust values and behaviours

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

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

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

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

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early