Children's Hca Apprentice

Children's Apprentice HCA

18 month Fixed Term, 36 hrs per week

Apprenticeship wage £4.30 per hour

After 12 months in post entitled to the minimum wage is based on their age
- For those aged 23 & over the rate will be £8.91 per hour
- For 21 and 22 year olds the rate will be £8.36 per hour
- For those aged 18 - 20 it will be £6.56 per hour
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You will be working on Alice Ward which is a 16 bedded Orthopaedic Children's ward that cares for children requiring orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, as well as a weekly community dental list. The children's outpatient department runs both orthopaedic and general children's clinics and you will assist in the smooth running of these outpatient clinics.

We would expect you to have good communication skills, and a genuine interest in supporting children in a hospital environment.

As part of your training you will be taught how to care for the child before and after their operation as well as encouraging and supporting the children and their parents throughout their rehabilitation. The facilitation of play is key in most situations, as it assists with distraction and facilitates motivation in their rehab.

You will work alongside all members of the multidisciplinary team, which will include nurses, physio's, the play team and housekeepers to name a few.

As a team, cleanliness is at the heart of all we do and this also accounts for a large part of all the teams roles and responsibilities.

Why RJAH

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

Who we’re looking for

This is training position for a children's Apprentice Health Care Assistant position and offers an opportunity to work within the NHS and gain the knowledge and fundamental skills required to provide good quality patient care, whilst achieving the Skills for Heath Care Certificate and Level 2 in English and Math's.

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

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