Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

Overview

This is a fixed‑term contract for 14 months. We support your progression beyond your apprenticeship and encourage your development. The Trust prides itself on apprenticeship success: 92% of apprentices obtain a substantive post within the Trust and 98% have further plans following the apprenticeship.

• Aged 16+ and 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 the apprenticeship

• Accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
• Deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trust’s Approved core task list for Healthcare Assistants.
• Report to RN any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patient’s condition.
• Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
• Participate in the admission process under the supervision of RN.
• Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
• Document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by an RN maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the RN.
• Keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

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.

Staff parking is available onsite; parking capacity is higher during evenings and weekends. Staff may be placed on a waiting list if full capacity is reached. Public bus and discounted monthly passes are offered through First Bus & Konect. A free staff park‑and‑ride service is provided from the airport. Beryl station onsite and bicycle racks are available. Flexible working hours, free park‑and‑ride and a full range of NHS benefits and discounts are included.

The Trust values equality and recruits from all sections of the community, including those with disabilities.