Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
- Contract
- 14 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 234-24-HCA-S1886
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £12,514 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/08/2024
Employer heading
Apprentice Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedic Elective Ward
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Job overview
**14 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship **
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of nurses and nursing assistants, on Cringleford Elective Ward. The ward specialises in elective Orthopaedic Surgery.
We have a progressive and friendly team committed to delivering high standards of care, and you will be working alongside Nursing colleagues, Consultants, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Pharmacists.
The unit is expanding to incorporate another 21 bedded elective Orthopaedic unit in 2024.
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification within the duration of the placement.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.
Working under the direction of the registered nurse, you will work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
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
The NNUH are pleased to be able to offer a variety of challenging apprenticeships. Should you be selected for interview we may wish to discuss with you a range of alternative positions for you to consider.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Must be willing to undertake and complete the Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard during the 14-month apprenticeship contract
- 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at D/3 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people/team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English language
- Understanding of the HCA role
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Natasha Adams
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 646968
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