Hcsw Apprentice

Are you looking for a career opportunity in the caring profession and to be a part of our valued NHS? Elective & Emergency Surgery across the Churchill & John Radcliffe Hospital are looking for healthcare support worker apprentices.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has fantastic opportunities for you to learn whilst you earn and develop your professional skills.

This is anentry levelpost designed for those starting their working career in healthcare.

This Apprenticeship will last for 16 months, and successful completion leads to a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship. During that time, you will be employed in one clinical area in one of the 4 hospitals in the Trust and undertake a range of training to support in the development of knowledge, behaviours, and clinical practice.

For some apprentices this can lead to higher level qualifications and to have the opportunity to work through to degree level.

Our commitment to you includes a structured training plan, fully paid study time, professional support, and an opportunity to kick start your career within the NHS.

**The successful applicant will be supported to**:

- Complete the Care Certificate
- Develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to achieve the Level 2 HealthCare Support Worker Apprenticeship
- Achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Care (Adult) (optional)

Achieve Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 in English and Maths where required.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a rich tradition of developing nursing and midwifery practice and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of the heritage, the focus is the future and central to the vision is providing evidence-based individualised care to the people cared for within the Trust.

The role of Nursing Assistant is highly valued within the Trust. There is a clear career pathway for those wishing to develop beyond that of a Senior Nursing Assistant.

The Trust is supporting the introduction of the Nursing Associate role and opportunities are available to progress into these new and exciting roles or
further into registered nurse training.

OUH Young Clinical Apprentice Training

Shadowing colleagues and local induction

PDN training/support

Manager and Assessor review meetings

Study days

Apprentice Team Training Days

Care Cert Training

Manual Handling practical training

E learning and OUH training

Resus plus practical

Prevent e-learning

Falls e-learning

Falls Prevention

Dementia e-learning package

VET e-learning

Pressure sore prevention e-learning

Mouth care e-learning

Fire safety Shadowing wider team members, visiting other clinical areas (e.g. Physiotherapist/Staff Nurse/SALT)