Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NBT Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker! This exciting role offers the chance to provide direct patient care while working towards a Level 3 Qualification in Senior Healthcare Support. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you'll assist with patient mobility, health monitoring, and hygiene. This apprenticeship not only equips you with essential skills but also opens pathways to further clinical responsibilities. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE A-C in English and Maths required.
• Desirable: Level 3 health and social care qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care alongside a Registered Nurse.
• Monitoring health and performing checks on patients.
• Assisting with hygiene and meals for patients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work in a team

Time management

Education

GCSE A-C (or 4+) in English and Maths

Level 3 health and social care qualifications

Job description

Contract: 18 months (Apprenticeship contract 18 months, followed by a period to complete end point assessment gateway)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Minimum of 30 hours per week - mixed working pattern of days, nights, and weekends)

Job ref: 339-TA-ASHCSW-7B0425

Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: North Bristol Trust

Town: Bristol

Salary: £24,169 - £25,674 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 17/04/2025 23:59

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join our Elective Orthopaedic team as an Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker! The role is based at our new Bristol Surgical Centre, starting July 2025.

The Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker provides direct patient care and supports registered practitioners, working towards a Level 3 Qualification in Senior Healthcare Support. Experience in care is advantageous but not essential.

Applicants must have been resident in the UK for three years prior to starting and have a valid visa. Sponsorship is not available.

Main duties of the job

Providing patient care alongside a Registered Nurse, including:

• Assisting with mobility and comfort
• Monitoring health and performing checks
• Assisting with hygiene and meals
• Documenting care

Progression to a Band 3 role involves performing clinical duties independently, such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, pulse, respiration, glucose monitoring, and sample collection.

This apprenticeship will enable you to develop specific skills and obtain a Level 3 Healthcare qualification and the Care Certificate if not already completed.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff, providing healthcare across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, including being the regional Major Trauma Centre and a centre of excellence.

We value diversity and aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached full job description for detailed responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include obtaining consent, performing clinical duties, participating in patient assessments, practicing safe care, maintaining environment standards, supporting patient independence, and effective teamwork.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Essential: GCSE A-C (or 4+) in English and Maths
• Desirable: Level 3 health and social care qualifications or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• Essential: Ability to work in a team, manage time effectively
• Desirable: Experience in healthcare or social care support roles

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, basic IT skills, willingness to train

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date should assume their application was unsuccessful. Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed. For support regarding the Disability Act or Two Ticks scheme, contact 0117 414 1151.

All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including BAME, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ candidates.

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to safeguarding requirements.