[ref. d48649924] NHS - Apprentice Healthcare Assistant
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.
It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .
Job overview
Apply today to start your journey in becoming part of our future Healthcare Workforce!
This role is offered on an Apprenticeship basis for 25 months.
The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience and training in community hospital settings.
An apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who has an interest in pursuing a career within healthcare as well as gaining a Level 3 Diploma.
Here at Stroud Hospital we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients.
Alongside this full-time healthcare assistant role you will be enrolled onto the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification.The apprenticeship will include the expectation to complete the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within an 24 month timeframe which includes an end point assessment.
This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing/healthcare environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care to patients.
You will work as part of the theatre and endoscopy team as a motivated health care assistant to deliver high standard individualised care. Working in partnership with qualified members of team to deliver high-quality service to patients in a variety of surgical specialities.You will need to undertake key roles identified by the line manager which will assist in smooth running of Department.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Working for our organisation
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. Following supervision and appropriate training the Apprentice Healthcare Assistant will be expected to efficiently undertake basic duties, this may include the following:
- To adhere to trusts policies and procedures and to abide by any employment laws.
- To communicate with internal and external agencies using phone/fax/letters/forms.
- To communicate effectively with patients showing regard for their individual needs and for their right to confidentiality.
- To ensure all patient records are kept up to date, accurate and stored safely.
- To prepare patient transport trolleys/beds/wheelchairs for use where required.
- To have awareness and understanding of universal precautions, health and safety / infection control / waste disposal policies.
- To participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients in the departments. Being aware of the security of the department, patients and equipment
- To use equipment safely and appropriately, following local instruction.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social care based subject
- NVQ level 2
Nature of Experience
Desirable criteria- No previous experience is required although it would be desirable that the individual is able to demonstrate some prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
- Free car parking at many of our sites
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
- A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
- Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
- Recognition and long service awards
- Fast Track physiotherapy
- Our Wellbeing line
- Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.