Apprentice

Nhs View All Jobs; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is offering an exciting apprenticeship as a Nursing Support Worker in our Mental Health and Learning Disability service. Trainees will undertake a level 3 qualification on site, supported by experienced staff, with a pathway into a permanent Band 3 role on successful completion.

The programme focuses on equality, anti-discriminatory practice, effective communication, and holistic patient care while developing skills in hygiene, nutrition, observation, and

Qualifications

• Have GCSE education or equivalent.
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education qualifications.
• Must not have a degree.
• Desirable: GCSE English & Maths C grade or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining patients' personal hygiene (dressing, bathing, washing, toilet).
• Support patients' nutritional needs (feeding, fluid balance recording).
• Observe patients and report changes to qualified staff.
• Assist clinicians during investigations/examinations as required.

Skills

Working with others

Caring, compassionate attitude

Effective communication

Procedural care

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

The Apprentice will be trained and will assist in the promotion of equality for all clients through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting clients' rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity and by supporting clients with challenging behaviour and complex health needs through effective communication. The overall objective of the role is to contribute to the development of those accessing continuing healthcare ensuring a holistic delivery of care and services which are coherent and consistently applied. On successful completion of the level 3 qualification the successful applicants will move into a permanent Band 3 Nursing Support Worker role within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Group., After appropriate training and under supervision communicate effectively with patients/carers/relatives and colleagues. Support the professional in maintaining the patients' standards of personal hygiene, e.g. dressing, bathing, washing and assisting to use the toilet facilities. Support the professional in meeting the patients' nutritional needs. E.g. feeding, fluid balance recording and reporting changes to qualified staff. Support the professional in the observation of a patient, e.g. observing and reporting changes to qualified staff. Support the professional in the care of the patients undergoing investigation. E.g. assisting the Doctor during physical examinations, blood tests. Assist the professional in meeting the patients' spiritual and religious needs. Assist the professional in meeting the patients' social, emotional and sexual needs. Job description, After appropriate training and under supervision communicate effectively with patients/carers/relatives and colleagues. Support the professional in maintaining the patients' standards of personal hygiene, e.g. dressing, bathing, washing and assisting to use the toilet facilities. Support the professional in meeting the patients' nutritional needs. E.g. feeding, fluid balance recording and reporting changes to qualified staff. Support the professional in the observation of a patient, e.g. observing and reporting changes to qualified staff. Support the professional in the care of the patients undergoing investigation. E.g. assisting the Doctor during physical examinations, blood tests. Assist the professional in meeting the patients' spiritual and religious needs. Assist the professional in meeting the patients' social, emotional and sexual needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team an undertake a work-based training programme, with protected study time to complete a level 3 qualification in Clinical Nursing Support. The programme is delivered on site with our training providers and in the workplace where you will be learning on the job while receiving training from experienced staff.,

Essential Qualifications

• Have a good general standard of GCSE education or equivalent.
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education qualifications.
• Must not have a degree.

Desirable

• GCSE English & Math C grade or above.

Experience Essential

• Working with others.

Desirable

• Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment.

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi disciplinary team.
• Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area.
• To recognise own grade boundaries and be responsible for understanding one's own grade limitations - seeking advice as appropriate.

Desirable

• Customer care skills
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Have a good general standard of GCSE education or equivalent.
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education qualifications.
• Must not have a degree.

Desirable

• GCSE English & Math C grade or above.

Experience Essential

• Working with others.

Desirable

• Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment.

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi disciplinary team.
• Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area.
• To recognise own grade boundaries and be responsible for understanding one's own grade limitations - seeking advice as appropriate.

Desirable

• Customer care skills
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.