Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant. You will undertake a formal apprenticeship training programme, in order to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Healthcare Assistant.

You will undergo initial formal training in order to achieve the competences required to achieve the Care Certificate and be allocated a Registered Nurse as a mentor to provide support and an experienced Healthcare Assistant as a buddy for guidance. You will complete key evidence including Competency Based Assessments (CBAs) in order to be assessed and deemed competent.

Once the Care Certificate has been successfully completed, you will continue training to complete the agreed apprenticeship standard, but will work with less direct supervision carrying out Healthcare Assistant duties. You will receive off the job training, which will include workplace training which develops your skills and competence.

The duration of the apprenticeship is 18 months, subject to regular reviews to demonstrate progress. You will commence on Annex 21* of the salary stated and to support the development in the role, you will be required to complete L2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard. Following the successful completion of the a you will move into a substantive position

*Annex21 is a NHS training allowance that is a percentage of the banding

Main duties of the job

The apprentice will carry out direct patient care support duties for patients, working on a closely supervised basis until the Care certificate has been successfully completed. The level of direct supervision in performing duties which require training will be decreased once the post holder has been assessed as competent to carry out particular duties.

1. Participate in delivering all aspects of direct patient care

2.Escort and transfer patients to different areas or departments of the hospital, acting in a professional manner whilst doing this and having regard to the patients needs and feelings.

3.Chaperone medical and nursing staff as required.

4.Assist registered nursing staff with any nursing intervention or treatments as required.

5.Develop skills and competencies as per HCA portfolio, and competency based assessments at level 1 and level 2.

6. Undertake tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse

7. Clean all medical equipment for patient use in line with Infection Prevention Control policies.

8. Document clearly, as per policy patients property and valuables on admission/transfer from ward/department

The apprentice will be expected to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and that they do not access patient related information (either electronic or paper based), which they do not need during the course of their work.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,383 a year Annex 21 of Band 2 /National Age Related Wage

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRNM-0124-62

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE POST.

To undergo formal apprenticeship training, in order to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Healthcare Assistant.

The apprentice will undergo initial formal training in order to achieve the competences required by the National Care Certificate after the first 3 months of the apprenticeship. During the first 3 months of training, the apprentice will be allocated a Registered Nurse as a mentor to provide support to achieve the required competences to achieve the Care Certificate, and an experienced Healthcare Assistant as a buddy for guidance. The apprentice will have to complete key evidence including Competency Based Assessments (CBAs) in order to be assessed and deemed competent.

Once the Care Certificate has been successfully completed, the apprentice will continue training to complete the agreed apprenticeship standard, but will be able to work with less direct supervision carrying out Healthcare Assistant duties. They will still receive off the job training in line with apprenticeship regulations, which will include any workplace training which develops their skills and competence.

The apprentice will still need to work in situations where supervision and guidance is readily available until the apprenticeship has been successfully completed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE POST.

To undergo formal apprenticeship training, in order to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Healthcare Assistant.

The apprentice will still need to work in situations where supervision and guidance is readily available until the apprenticeship has been successfully completed.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE minimum D/3)
Committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE minimum D/3)
Committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

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.