South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

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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 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. You will have to complete key evidence including Competency Based Assessments (CBAs) in order to be assessed and deemed competent.

Once you have successfully achieved the Care Certificate you will continue training to complete the agreed apprenticeship standard, but will be able to work with less direct supervision carrying out Healthcare Assistant duties. You will still receive off the job training in line with apprenticeship regulations.

The duration of the apprenticeship is 18 months which is subject to regular reviews to demonstrate progress.

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

Applications must have attended HCA Apprenticeship recruitment event to be eligible to apply

Main duties of the job

Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship you will move into a substantive position.

Duties of the post include:

Participate in delivering all aspects of direct patient care
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.
Chaperone medical and nursing staff as required.
Assist registered nursing staff with any nursing intervention or treatments as required.
Develop skills and competencies as per HCA portfolio, and competency based assessments at level 1 and level 2.
Undertake tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse
Clean all medical equipment for patient use in line with Infection Prevention Control policies.
Document clearly, as per policy patients property and valuables on admission/transfer from ward/department

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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

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

05 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Annex 21 for Apprenticeships

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRNM-0824-16

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

The ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise workloads

Desirable

Previous NHS experience or experience in a care/clinical environment.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Basic IT skills

Circumstances

Essential

Able to work flexible hours as service needs demand
Committed to complete an apprentice programme

Personal/People Development

Essential

Contribute to own personal development.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English minimum GCSE Grade D/Grade 3 or minimum Level 1 or above Maths and English equivalent
Willing to complete a level 2 qualification

Disposition

Essential

Self-starter able to work on own initiative
Good all round communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good organisational skills
Friendly approachable manner
Caring and empathetic

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

The ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise workloads

Desirable

Previous NHS experience or experience in a care/clinical environment.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Basic IT skills

Circumstances

Essential

Able to work flexible hours as service needs demand
Committed to complete an apprentice programme

Personal/People Development

Essential

Contribute to own personal development.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English minimum GCSE Grade D/Grade 3 or minimum Level 1 or above Maths and English equivalent
Willing to complete a level 2 qualification

Disposition

Essential

Self-starter able to work on own initiative
Good all round communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good organisational skills
Friendly approachable manner
Caring and empathetic

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.