Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

CDDFT Charity; Darlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading healthcare trust for aspiring Apprentice Healthcare Assistants. Successful candidates will gain essential training while providing valuable support in the Orthopaedic Outpatients Department at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This apprenticeship leads to a potential permanent role, combining practical experience and formal learning.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at C / Grade 4 or above.
• Willingness to work towards qualifications if not met.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare support in Orthopaedic Outpatients.
• Work under supervision to deliver high quality, compassionate care.
• Assist with patient observations and routine tasks.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Good communication skills

I.T. skills

Ability to work autonomously

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

4 GCSEs at C / Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and IT

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 30 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare AssistantApprentices to work within the outpatients Department County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust. Thepost is to provide healthcare support to a dedicated team in OrthopaedicOutpatients/ Fracture Clinic and Plaster room in accordance with the Trustspolicies and procedures whilst studying a Senior Healthcare Support WorkerLevel 3 Apprenticeship. This post is based within outpatients at DarlingtonMemorial Hospital. Formal trainingsessions will be part of the Apprenticeship programme delivered in partnershipwith New College Durham. Training willtake place at New College Durham or at one of County Durham and Darlington NHSFoundation Trust premises. There is thepossibility for progression to the permanent post of Health Care Assistantwithin CDDFT

Due to the nature of the training role, applicants must beover 18 years old to apply.

This opportunity is an apprenticeship and inorder to access an apprenticeship applicants must be a UK Resident. A non-UKnational is eligible to apply if they have been ordinarily resident in the UKand Islands for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of their employment.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistant Apprentices will receive appropriatetraining and guidance to undertake the full range of duties which will include:

Understanding the role of HCSW and willingness to learn anddevelop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Contribute to the department by working under thesupervision of the qualified nursing team and Plaster Technicians in activitiesand tasks in providing high quality, compassionate care.

To chaperone in clinics and act as the patients advocate.

To be able to contribute and to independently run generalroutine clinics. Following training andwhen deemed to have the clinical competence, the opportunity progress to assistwith specialised clinics Orthopaedics and Plaster room.

The ability to be able to plan and prioritise own delegatedwork tasks and activities.

To undertake delegated, repetitive, routine and familiartasks, such as patient observations to include; manual b/ps, pulse oximetry,temperature, spirometry, ECGs, blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture. The post holder will also support the teamwith the application of Plaster of paris and splints under the direct supervision This list is not exhaustive.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

To have an awareness of the normal parameters concerning apatients well-being and the ability to report those that are out of normalparameters to the registered professional.

To be able to work within the Multi-disciplinary Teamframework of nursing which may include Nurse Specialists, Support TherapyTeams, liaising with other services and departments aiming to achieve the bestoutcome for the patient.

To fully engage and participate in in service improvementand development initiatives.

General duties- keeping all areas of the department cleanand tidy adhering to the Trusts policy for infection control for safe disposal ofwaste and sharps etc.

The ability to navigate around the Trusts I.T systems andcomplete all relevant training.

To maintain professional standards with reference toappearance , manner and punctuality

To attend all Trust mandatory and statutorytraining programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at C / Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and IT or equivalent qualifications
• If not williningness to work towards

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• I.T skills and the ability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of the immediate team and/or wider team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality and to abide by this at all times.
• To abide by all trust policies and procedures.
• To maintain professional standard with reference to appearance, manner and punctuality.
• To demonstrate commitment towards healthcare and be committed to completing and attaining the qualifications of the apprenticeship

Special Requirements

• Health care related awareness

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.

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience£7.55 per hour, increasing to national minimum wage