Apprentice Health Care Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedic Fracture OPD

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in Norwich is seeking an Apprentice Health Care Assistant for a 14-month fixed term. You'll provide essential support in a vibrant Orthopaedic Outpatient Department, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should hold 4 GCSEs and be committed to completing a Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship. The role offers NHS benefits and a hands-on learning experience in patient care.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

On-site Nursery

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education.
• Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above.
• Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• To carry out instructions from the Registered Nurse.
• To document all care delivered, maintaining confidentiality.
• To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Clear and effective reading and writing in English

Caring and compassionate

Effective role model demonstrating values

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above

Willingness to complete Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

Apprentice Health Care Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedic Fracture OPD

*This is a fixed term contract for 14 months* We as a Trust encourage and support your progression beyond your Apprenticeship and will be here to help!

We are very proud of our Apprentice success rates, with 92% of Apprentices successfully obtaining a substantive post within the Trust at the end of their Apprenticeship contract, and 98% of Apprentices having further plans in place following their Apprenticeship e.g. going on to further education, joining the NNUH staff bank or obtaining employment at another organisation.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants must be:

• Aged 16+
• 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 their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• 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

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of nurses and nursing assistants, within our busy and vibrant Orthopaedic Outpatient Department.

You will be working alongside our consultant and nurse practitioner and nursing colleagues within Fracture clinic and plaster room; the apprentice will welcome the patients to the department, undertake routine observations and tests, whilst also working closely with patients to inform and educate them along their journey through the hospital.

As the successful candidate, you will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.

You will be working under the direction of the registered Nurse and will work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to contribute the provision of the highest standards of patient care.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
• To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
• To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
• To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
• To participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
• To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
• To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at D/3 (ideally to include Maths and English)
• Must be willing to undertake and complete the Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard during the 14 month contract

Experience

• Experience of working with people/team

Skills

• Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.