Apprentice - Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant with a dedicated NHS Trust. This role offers a formal apprenticeship training program designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in a healthcare environment. You will gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced practitioners, ensuring high-quality care for patients. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare. Join a compassionate team that values respect, fairness, and innovation in providing care to the community.

Benefits

Fitness Centre Access

Childcare Coordinator Support

Flexible Working Options

Access to Libraries

Chaplaincy Support

Qualifications

• Completion of Maths and English at minimum GCSE Grade D/Grade 3 or Level 1.
• Commitment to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered practitioners in providing compassionate care to patients.
• Carry out tasks delegated by the registered practitioner.
• Comply with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioral compact.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication Skills

Empathy

Basic Keyboard Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Confidentiality Understanding

Willingness to Learn

Education

Maths and English at Level 1 or above (GCSE minimum D/3)

Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice - Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 13 May 2025

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 within the first three months in the role and will be allocated a mentor and buddy to help them achieve the required competencies for the post. Alongside the Care Certificate, the apprentices will complete a Level 2 apprenticeship standard ensuring consistent practice is applied to the role.

Main duties of the job

The duration of the apprenticeship is 18 months, which is subject to regular reviews to demonstrate progress. Apprentices will commence on Annex 21* of the salary stated. To support development in the role, the postholder is required to complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard over the period of the apprenticeship. Maths and English at minimum GCSE Grade D/Grade 3 or Level 1 or above Maths and English equivalent are essential for the post. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will move into a substantive position.

*Annex 21 is an NHS training allowance that is a percentage of the banding.

Interviews will be held on 10th June 2025

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and especially from underrepresented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also offer specialized services outside this area, sometimes to a population as large as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits, including a Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications that are AI generated.

Job responsibilities

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

• Assisting registered practitioners in providing high-quality, compassionate care and assistance to patients/relatives and their carers, appropriate to their needs.
• Carrying out tasks delegated by the registered practitioner, who has overall accountability for delegating care.
• Complying with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioral compact.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Level 1 or above (GCSE minimum D/3).
• Committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement of the post.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate health-related information understandably to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet recipient needs.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Ability to use basic email systems and document clearly using plain English.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting.
• Willingness to undertake further training related to the role.
• Willingness to complete Competency-Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence to achieve the Care Certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£24,169 a year, Annex 21 for Apprenticeships