Apprentice - Healthcare Assistant

Sikora Law LLC; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking healthcare provider for an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant. This role offers a formal apprenticeship training program to develop essential skills and competencies in patient care. Over 18 months, apprentices will gain hands-on experience, complete the Care Certificate, and receive support from mentors. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, innovation, and tackling health inequalities. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while building a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Childcare support

Education and training opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English at Level 1 or above is essential.
• Commitment to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered practitioners in providing compassionate care.
• Carry out delegated tasks under supervision.
• Adhere to the Trust's vision and values.

Skills

Prioritization skills

Effective communication

Empathy and reassurance

Basic keyboard and email skills

Understanding of health and safety

Education

GCSE Grade D/3 in Maths

GCSE Grade D/3 in English

Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant. Successful applicants will undertake a formal apprenticeship training programme to gain the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as a Healthcare Assistant.

The apprentice will complete the Care Certificate in the first three months and will be allocated a mentor and buddy to support their development. Alongside the Care Certificate, apprentices will complete a Level 2 apprenticeship standard to ensure consistent practice in the role.

Main duties of the job

The apprenticeship lasts 18 months, with regular reviews to assess progress. Apprentices will start on Annex 21 of the salary scale. To support role development, the postholder must complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard during the apprenticeship period. GCSE Grade D/3 or Level 1 equivalent in Maths and English is essential. Upon successful completion, the apprentice will move into a substantive position.

Note: Annex 21 is an NHS training allowance, a percentage of the banding.

Interviews will be held on 25th June.

About Us

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One Team One Trust - We are committed to putting people first, accessible services, research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We promote respect, fairness, civility, and a compassionate culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups. We prioritize staff health and wellbeing and offer education, training, career progression, and flexible working.

The Trust employs around 8,300 staff, providing hospital services to a community of approximately 430,000 residents, with some specialized services reaching up to 860,000 people. Benefits include access to a Fitness Centre, libraries, chaplaincy, and childcare support.

The Trust will not accept AI-generated applications.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Salary

£24,169 per year (Annex 21 for Apprenticeships)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRNM-0526-11

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP; South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL

Job Responsibilities

To undergo training and gain experience as an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant, including:

• Assisting registered practitioners in providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients, relatives, and carers
• Carrying out delegated tasks under supervision
• Adhering to the Trust's vision, values, and behavioral standards

Refer to the attached detailed job description for full responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Physical Skills:

• Assisting patients with movement as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Qualifications:

• Maths and English at Level 1 or above (GCSE D/3 minimum)
• Commitment to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification

Skills and Knowledge:

• Prioritization skills
• Effective communication tailored to recipients
• Accurate message and instruction delivery
• Empathy and reassurance skills
• Basic keyboard and email skills
• Understanding of health and safety and confidentiality in healthcare
• Willingness to undertake further training and assessments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Employer Details

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP. Website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk