About this role
Job summary
Join Our Team as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant
Unlock Your Potential and Make a Real Difference in Patient Care
Are you passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives? We are recruitingBand 3 Healthcare Assistantsto join our dynamic and friendlyTheatres Nursing Teamsacross our Trust.
These vacancies are based at the following sites:
Doncaster Royal Infirmary - Theatres
Hours of work are37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet service needs. Following a period of training, there will be a requirement to support the service without-of-hours, weekend, and on-call commitments.
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our well-established teams. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to deliveringhigh-quality, individualised, patient-centred care.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering the highest standard ofholistic patient care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
What We Are Looking For
Level 2 Intermediate Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship(or equivalent),ora minimum of12 months' experienceworking as a Healthcare Assistant Completion of the Care Certificate, or a willingness to complete this within3 months of commencing employment Clinical skills and competencies relevant to the department. (Applicants who do not yet hold these competencies may be appointed as aBand 2 Trainee Healthcare Assistant, with progression toBand 3upon successful completion of training) Individuals who can demonstratematurity, reliability, and flexibility, and who are highly motivated, enjoy a challenge, andthrive in a busy team environment A strong commitment toco-operative team working at all time
Main duties of the job
To provide compassionate patient care while meeting all care needs. Carry out delegated clinical and non-clinical duties under the registered practitioner's direction. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and procedures. Always uphold patient and staff confidentiality. Ensure informed consent is obtained before treatment. Report all accidents and incidents to the Team Leader. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records. Ensure theatre cleanliness and hygiene in line with infection control, Health and Safety policies. Handle equipment correctly, ensuring it is safe and reporting any defects
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working in a care setting providing personal care. Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues. Basic computer skills.
Desirable
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees.
Qualifications & Training Essential
Level 2 intermediate Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualifications). Or minimum of 1 years healthcare experience in a theatre environment Care Certificate (or willing to complete within 3 months of starting)
Desirable
GCSE Maths & English or equivalent. Level 3 Advanced Senior Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship or equivalent level of competence which can be demonstrated by knowledge and skills gained from experience and competency-based training. Ability to undertake a range of clinical skills as required, including: o Venepuncture o Cannulation o Vital Signs o Blood Glucose Monitoring o ECG o Removal of Catheter o Bladder Scanning
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team. Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision Able to manage and prioritise own workload.
Desirable
Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)