Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

2 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Job summary

Are you looking to start a career in adult healthcare? Would you like to gain a nationally recognised qualification in Health and Social Care? Would you like to work at highly regarded acute NHS hospital, which can offer job security and career progression?

This advert is for apprentice Healthcare Support Worker posts based in the Bristol Royal Infirmary at UHBW working with adults.

Getting shortlisted: Our HCSW apprenticeship is a very popular route into healthcare and we receive a large number of applications. To be shortlisted please ensure that you have completed the application form carefully. Candidates that show a patient focused approach and a desire to study healthcare in the supporting information are very likely to be shortlisted.

Interview for this will be on the 21st August

Main duties of the job

An apprenticeship in Health and Social Care with University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust could be your first step towards a rewarding career in health care. As an apprentice Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) you will be working alongside our nursing staff. HCSW are a crucial part of the multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of care to our adult patients. You will be working with Registered Nurses and helping to provide care and therapy to adult patients.

You will receive training in the work place and off the job, and will be fully supported in your learning by Weston College. Apprenticeship contracts are fixed term for a period of 27months (NVQ Level 3) dependent previous relevant experience and if working full time. Previous healthcare experience is not required, but an interest in the role is essential as well as a caring, compassionate attitude.

When you have successfully completed all of the components of the apprenticeship within the agreed timescale, you will be guaranteed a permanent Healthcare Support Worker position with us at UHBW.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

As an acute trust we deliver care to our patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore you will be required to cover a variety of working patterns, these will include twelve and a half hour shifts, nights, weekends and bank holidays. On occasion, we may have a very limited number of Monday to Friday posts supporting our outpatient areas during office hours.

Please note that the apprenticeships are a funded by the UK government. If you are a VISA holder eligibility is determined by an individuals VISA conditions.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Be able to work as a member of a team Experience of time management and prioritising work Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Qualifications and Training

Desirable

Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role

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