Job summary
Apprentice New to Care/HCA
18 month Fixed Term, Hours per week TBC
Apprenticeship wage £5.28 per hour
After 12 months in post entitlement to the minimum wage is based on their age
- For those aged 23 & over the rate will be £10.42 per hour
- For 21 and 22 year olds the rate will be £10.18 per hour
- For those aged 18 - 20 it will be £7.49 per hour.
This vacancy is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It's a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care
About us
Why RJAH
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Informal enquires are encouraged. To find out more contact Jayne Johnson, Clinical Placement Facilitator, Jayne.Johnson15@nhs.net, Tel. No. 01691404270.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who were looking for
This exciting new Apprenticeship New to Care Health Care Assistant position offers an opportunity to work within the NHS and gain the knowledge and fundamental skills required to provide good quality patient care, whilst achieving the Skills for Heath Care Certificate and Level 2 in English and Maths.
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who were looking for
This exciting new Apprenticeship New to Care Health Care Assistant position offers an opportunity to work within the NHS and gain the knowledge and fundamental skills required to provide good quality patient care, whilst achieving the Skills for Heath Care Certificate and Level 2 in English and Maths.
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A desire to start a career pathway in adult/paediatric nursing
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Level 2 English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- No experience required (To qualify for this apprenticeship you must not have a higher qualification in this field)
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Health Care setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills; written, oral and electronic
Personal Qualities & Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs Professional - apply high professional standards to your role Respect - for patients and each other
- To have: - A passion to work with adults/children - Flexibility - Enthusiasm - Committment - Ability to operate medical equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A desire to start a career pathway in adult/paediatric nursing
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Level 2 English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- No experience required (To qualify for this apprenticeship you must not have a higher qualification in this field)
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Health Care setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills; written, oral and electronic
Personal Qualities & Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs Professional - apply high professional standards to your role Respect - for patients and each other
- To have: - A passion to work with adults/children - Flexibility - Enthusiasm - Committment - Ability to operate medical equipment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
