Cancer Services Health Care Support Worker Apprentice /

Job summary

This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with the potential to move into a permanent Band 2 HCSW role on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme. This is a work-based training programme, with protected study time to complete a level 2 qualification in Clinical Health Care Support.

The programme is delivered on site with our training providers and in the workplace where you will be learning on the job while receiving training from experienced staff.

Based in the Cancer Services directorate of the Neath Port Talbot / Singleton Service Delivery Group, you will work under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses to support the provision of patient care whilst working as a member of the team and maintaining a safe environment.

This is a training role within a designated area where the you will work alongside colleagues to undertake a range of supervised duties. The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.

Main duties of the job

Swansea Bay University Health Board in partnership with our training provider partners to offer the opportunity to complete an new training programme where you will complete and apprenticeship in Health Care Support at Level 2 based within the Oncology and Haematology Ward at Singleton Hospital.

This will consist of a work placement within your allocated ward supported by teaching sessions to ensure that the apprentice has the relevant knowledge and skills to work effectively delivering safe patient care within the Health Board.

Candidates should be caring, self motivated, willing to learn and have a positive, can-do attitude and approach to be part of a team that delivers a high quality patient care to all.

All applicants must:obe aged 18+ for the Mental Health postsobe resident in the UK/EEA for the last three yearsonot be in any form of formal government-funded education qualificationsohave a good general standard of GCSE education or equivalent

onot hold a Level 2 NVQ in Health Care Support, a similar subject, or at an equivalent levelonot have a Degree

This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with the potential to move into a permanent Band 2 HCSW role on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.