Norwich - Apprentice Healthcare Assistant | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and well-motivated people as Apprentice Healthcare Assistants based in Norwich.
Upon successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship qualification. This will be a 14 month fixed term post with a guaranteed position as a Band 3 (£22,816pa) Clinical Support Worker within the Trust.This guaranteed job will be offered subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship, completion of set clinical competences required to meet a band 3 role and demonstration of appropriate conduct.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NCH&C’s Values and Behaviour Framework.
This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular role.
Find out more about working for our organisation here:https://online.flippingbook.com/view/226719057/
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another.Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
We welcome applications from people who share our values of Compassion, Community and Creativity, and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local area.
As an organisation we support the following initiatives:- Disability Confident Employer
- Age Positive
- Step in to Health
- Mindful Employer - Being positive about mental health
- Armed Forces Covenant - Bronze award
- Carers Friendly Tick Award
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) or appropriate individual (AI) (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To carry out duties as specified in within the trust’s Approved Core Task List (page 5) for Health Care Assistant
- To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patient’s clinical condition.
- To support patient’s emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities
- To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.
- To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.
- To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
- To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment
- To adhere to trust infection control procedures.
- To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by a RN or AI.
- To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the RN or AI
- To support relatives under the guidance of a RN or AI
- To assist with the discharge preparation for patients directed by RN (AI) and or member of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024