Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Apprentice Healthcare Assistant - Paediatrics

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Job summary

*This is a fixed term contract for 14 months* We as a Trust encourage and support your progression beyond your Apprenticeship and will be here to help!

We are very proud of our Apprentice success rates, with 92% of Apprentices successfully obtaining a substantive post within the Trust at the end of their Apprenticeship contract, and 98% of Apprentices having further plans in place following their Apprenticeship e.g. going on to further education, joining the NNUH staff bank or obtaining employment at another organisation.

There has never been a more exciting time to come and join the vibrant Jenny Lind Children's Hospital team at the NNUH. With our recently approved aspirational Children's Strategy and being one of the largest Children's units in the Eastern Region, we are continually seeking to improve and expand our existing services.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants must be:

Aged 16+
Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Good general standard of education
4 GCSE's at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Our Jenny Lind Children's Hospital incorporates Children's Inpatient, Ambulatory, Emergency, Neonatal and Outpatient care. We treat children and young people across a broad range of specialties including Paediatric Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, plastics and much more. We also have a dedicated Surgical and medical HDU. Our collaborative team care to children living in Norfolk and for those accessing specialist treatments across the Eastern Region.

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic, motivated individual with a passion to provide evidence based/best practice care to children and their families? If yes, we would love to hear from you! Our team welcomes you to come and find out about the fantastic opportunities within our friendly and dedicated hospital.

We are looking to employ a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for the delivery of care to children admitted to the hospital.

To work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514.32 a year per annum (£240.00 per week)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-W3243

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
To report to RN any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission process under the supervision of RN.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a RN.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a RN maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the RN.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
To report to RN any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission process under the supervision of RN.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a RN.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a RN maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the RN.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be willing to undertake and complete the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard within the 14-month contract
4 GCSEs (ideally including Maths and English) grade D/3 or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people/team

Skills

Essential

Understanding of the HCA role

Desirable

Basic computer/IT skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Punctual, motivated and committed
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be willing to undertake and complete the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard within the 14-month contract
4 GCSEs (ideally including Maths and English) grade D/3 or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people/team

Skills

Essential

Understanding of the HCA role

Desirable

Basic computer/IT skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Punctual, motivated and committed
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)