Job summary
- Main area
- Apprenticeship
- Grade
- Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Fixed term: 14 months (Apprenticeship)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 839-6428025-GP
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norwich Community Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £15,668 - £22,383 Per annum (dependent on age and length of service)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 31/07/2024
Employer heading
![Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust logo](https://static.trac.jobs/employer-logos/796.png)
Apprentice Healthcare Assistant
Apprenticeship
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
Take your first step on the pathway to a rewarding career within the NHS. Benefit from stability, security and commitment to career development. The Apprentice Healthcare Assistant could be your entry into a variety of clinical roles within the organisation. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and well-motivated people to multiple Apprentice Healthcare Assistant positions across Norfolk. Upon successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship qualification. This will be a 14 month fixed term post with a guaranteed position as a Band 3 (£22,816pa) Clinical Support Worker within the Trust. This guaranteed job will be offered subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship, completion of set clinical competences required to meet a band 3 role and demonstration of appropriate conduct.
We have positions available within the following locations:
- Norwich
- Dereham Hospital
- North Walsham Hospital
- Kelling Hospital
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
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 NCH&C’s Values and Behaviour Framework.
This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular role.
Working for our organisation
Find out more about working for our organisation here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/226719057/
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
We welcome applications from people who share our values of Compassion, Community and Creativity, and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local area.
As an organisation we support the following initiatives:
- Disability Confident Employer
- Age Positive
- Step in to Health
- Mindful Employer - Being positive about mental health
- Armed Forces Covenant - Bronze award
- Carers Friendly Tick Award
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) or appropriate individual (AI) (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
2. To carry out duties as specified in within the trust’s Approved Core Task List (page 5) for Health Care Assistant
3. To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patient’s clinical condition.
4. To support patient’s emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities
5. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.
6. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.
7. To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.
8. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.
9. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
10. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment
11. To adhere to trust infection control procedures.
12. To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by a RN or AI.
13. To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the RN or AI
14. To support relatives under the guidance of a RN or AI
15. To assist with the discharge preparation for patients directed by RN (AI) and or member of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Education and passed GCSE level in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
- An interest in working in a nursing/Care Assistant role.
Desirable criteria
- Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Basic I.T. and computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Communication
Essential criteria
- Clear oral communication
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust’s Behaviour Framework)
Essential criteria
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible approach
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- May be required to work up to 12.5 hour day/night shift patterns (age dependant)
- May be required to work in other community hospitals within our trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Career Development Advisor
- Job title
- Career Development Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603272593
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