Apprentice Healthcare Assistant - Maternity

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job Title: Level 3 Maternity Support Worker Apprentice

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £10,132

Department / Maternity ward in GHNHSFT

Accountable to: Ward / Departmental Manager

Location: Gloucester & Cheltenham

Duration: 18 Months Fixed Term

This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who has an interest in developing and pursuing their career in maternity healthcare and gain a Senior Maternity Support Worker (Level 3) apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

The apprentice will be required to:

  • undertake delegated work of the multidisciplinary team to assist in the provision of individualised planned patient care under indirect supervision
  • Use a degree of initiative to ensure patient's personal needs are met, and the patient's condition is reported to qualified staff
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, by ensuring orderliness and hygiene and safety of the ward/department
  • Gain competencies in skills specific to the role and department.
  • At all times ensuring a high standard of care is delivered to patient's carers and visitors and a kind, caring and professional attitude whilst considering dignity, privacy, cultural and religious needs is maintained.
  • The apprentice will be working towards assessments throughout the apprenticeship to complete the Level 3 Maternity Support Worker standard

About us

At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to delivering great experience and outcomes for our patients. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and pivotal to this are our nurses, midwives and care staff, whose dedication, expertise and kindness ensures that patients receive the very best care throughout their treatment

The birth unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital's women's centre is designed to encourage active, natural labour in a home from home environment. Our midwives provide one to one care, and our support staffs is on hand to make the birthing experience the best it can be for everyone involved.

The Apprentice Healthcare Assistant position is an entry role into the NHS and the first step on a pathway to a career in registered nursing and Maternity Support Worker roles as well as other professional roles.

Date posted

07 February 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,132 a year pa

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-22-X8399-A

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To attend all mandatory components of the Apprenticeship Standard including:

GHNHSFT mandatory training

Apprenticeship webinars / workshops once a month delivered in our Education Centres

Ward / Department based observations

Competencies as determined by the line manager as relevant to the work area / department

Regular progress review meetings face to face with the assessor

Ability to get on well with people at all levels, communicate and work effectively as a team member

Accept designated workload to assist the qualified nursing staff, observe and verbally report on the continual progress of the patient

Ensure patient safety and assist them with their essential nursing and personal care needs including washing, dressing, drinking and help at meal times

Communicate effectively with patients (especially where their ability to do so is compromised), relatives and visitors

Have responsibility for personal development and complete the Healthcare Support Apprenticeship Standards within the time frame

Adhere to Kindness and Respect Behaviours to project a professional appearance in behaviour and manner of dress and always be courteous when talking to colleagues, patients, their families and visitors on the ward

Observe confidentiality and data protection at all times

Assist the smooth running of the ward by carrying out other duties including unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning equipment

Access and use of electronic patient record systems, intranet and email communications

Understand and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures

Job description

Job responsibilities

To attend all mandatory components of the Apprenticeship Standard including:

GHNHSFT mandatory training

Apprenticeship webinars / workshops once a month delivered in our Education Centres

Ward / Department based observations

Competencies as determined by the line manager as relevant to the work area / department

Regular progress review meetings face to face with the assessor

Ability to get on well with people at all levels, communicate and work effectively as a team member

Accept designated workload to assist the qualified nursing staff, observe and verbally report on the continual progress of the patient

Ensure patient safety and assist them with their essential nursing and personal care needs including washing, dressing, drinking and help at meal times

Communicate effectively with patients (especially where their ability to do so is compromised), relatives and visitors

Have responsibility for personal development and complete the Healthcare Support Apprenticeship Standards within the time frame

Adhere to Kindness and Respect Behaviours to project a professional appearance in behaviour and manner of dress and always be courteous when talking to colleagues, patients, their families and visitors on the ward

Observe confidentiality and data protection at all times

Assist the smooth running of the ward by carrying out other duties including unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning equipment

Access and use of electronic patient record systems, intranet and email communications

Understand and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and preferably a Science, Physical Education or Health and Social care based subject
  • GCSE Grade C (4) or above in English and Maths or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and email programmes

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience (through placement or employment) of working
  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Essential

  • A desire to work in a hospital environment caring for acutely unwell people with kindness, compassion and with dignity and respect
  • Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team
  • Clear communication skills; verbally, in writing and the use of IT
  • To get on well with people at all levels, communicate and work effectively as a team member
  • Project a professional appearance in behaviour and manner of dress
  • Be courteous when talking to colleagues, patients, their families and visitors on the ward and to treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Knowledge of physical and psychological needs of people (patients)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and preferably a Science, Physical Education or Health and Social care based subject
  • GCSE Grade C (4) or above in English and Maths or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and email programmes

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience (through placement or employment) of working
  • Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Essential

  • A desire to work in a hospital environment caring for acutely unwell people with kindness, compassion and with dignity and respect
  • Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team
  • Clear communication skills; verbally, in writing and the use of IT
  • To get on well with people at all levels, communicate and work effectively as a team member
  • Project a professional appearance in behaviour and manner of dress
  • Be courteous when talking to colleagues, patients, their families and visitors on the ward and to treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Knowledge of physical and psychological needs of people (patients)

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

See Below

Sana Khan

sana.khan28@nhs.net

03004225113

Date posted

07 February 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,132 a year pa

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-22-X8399-A

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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