Job summary
New to Care
Band 2 throughout training, and Band 3 upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
No experience is necessary, as full training will be provided however knowledge of working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage. You will need to have a willingness to learn with excellent communication skills, IT skills will be advantageous.
To find out more about the role of a Healthcare Assistant please click on video links below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKukNzye_78
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https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-support-worker
- Interview Date: 2 May 2024
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assisting the qualified nursing team with setting up of the clinical area.
- Looking after patients pre and post procedure and reporting any concerns to the nursing team.
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain high levels of patient care and dignity.
- Contribute to clerical duties when required.
- Contribute to cleaning and housekeeping within the department.
- Ensure stock is available as required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Essential Requirements
- Have recognised qualifications in Maths and English at Level 1
- Working a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Willingness to undertake and complete the apprenticeship course within 18 months
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and colleagues
- Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Desirable Requirements
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 1 or 2 Functional/Key Skills)
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Alignment to Trust values and core behaviours
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to undertake and complete the apprenticeship course within 18 months
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and colleagues
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
- Be aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Provide evidence of required English and maths qualification
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other training or education programme.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
If selected for interview you must provide evidence of your Maths and English qualification certificates. Failure to do so will withdraw you from the process.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Desirable Requirements
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 1 or 2 Functional/Key Skills)
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Alignment to Trust values and core behaviours
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to undertake and complete the apprenticeship course within 18 months
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and colleagues
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
- Be aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Provide evidence of required English and maths qualification
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other training or education programme.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
If selected for interview you must provide evidence of your Maths and English qualification certificates. Failure to do so will withdraw you from the process.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
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Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
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- Meets All Essential Criteria
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- Meets All Desirable Criteria
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.
