Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

Summary

Take your first step on the pathway to a rewarding career within the NHS. Benefit from stability, security and commitment to career development. The Apprentice Healthcare Assistant could be your entry into a variety of clinical roles within the organisation.

Annual wage

£15,668 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,668 - £22,383 Per annum (dependent on age and length of service)

Training course

Healthcare support worker (level 2)

Hours

Details for working arrangements may depend on age inline with Young Worker laws. 8 hour and 12.5 hour shifts including early mornings and night working maybe included. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

Duration

1 Year 2 Months

Positions available

7

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Main Duties & Responsibilities

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.
12. 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)

Where you’ll work

North Walsham Hospital

Spenser Avenue

North Walsham

NR28 9HZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Your training course

Healthcare support worker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role

Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent

Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm

Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing

Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing

Perform basic life support

Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment

Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication

Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan

Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care

Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment

Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment

Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals

Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding

Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity

Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices

Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology

Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals

Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace

Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development

Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards

Reflect on own practice

Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit

Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice

Your training plan

You will work towards a Level 2 Healthcare Support worker Apprenticeship hosted by City College Norwich. You will be expected to attend college once every two weeks for class's and meetings with assessors. Observations with assessors will also take place within your workplace to best provide progressive feedback to support your development.

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.

Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 1/G)
Maths (grade 1/G)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular role.

About this company

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

https://wearenchc.nhs.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The Apprentice Healthcare Assistant could be your entry into a variety of clinical roles within the organisation. This includes pathways in continung to follow a apprenticeship pathway to become a registered Nursing Associate, Nurse, Physiotherapist and Assistant Practitoner. This role support your learning with both Nursing and Therapy pathways.

At the end of this apprenticeship a guaranteed position as a Band 3 (£22,816pa) Clinical Support Worker within the Trust could be offered. 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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust

Career Development Team

careerdevelopment@nchc.nhs.uk

01603 272593

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278516.

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