Hca Apprentice

Apprentice New to Care/HCA

18 month Fixed Term, Hours per week TBC

Apprenticeship wage £5.28 per hour

After 12 months in post entitled to the minimum wage which is based on their age
- For those aged 23 & over the rate will be £10.42 per hour
- For 21 and 22 year olds the rate will be £10.18 per hour
- For those aged 18 - 20 it will be £7.49 per hour
- For those under 18 it will be £5.28 per hour

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families. Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care

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 exciting new Apprenticeship “New to Care Health Care Assistant position 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 Maths.

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.

Please see the job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities