Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Getting In Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join their team in Bristol. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about patient care and eager to learn. You will work closely with registered nurses, providing essential care and support to patients in a dynamic environment. This apprenticeship offers a pathway to a Level 3 qualification, equipping you with the skills needed for a rewarding career in healthcare. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are motivated by the challenges of patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for healthcare and enthusiasm for learning.
• Experience in a care role is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Assist with daily living tasks and document care provided.
• Monitor patients and perform basic health checks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills (maths & English)

Level 3 Qualification in Senior Healthcare Support

Job description

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, Apply From: 09/05/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

Employer

North Bristol NHS Trust

Vacancy Description

We're looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our Respiratory Ward 28A.

Working in respiratory medicine is a challenging and rewarding role where the HCSW is an essential part of the multidisciplinary team. Although you will be working in a technical environment, good patient care is of utmost importance and you will be directly involved in the care of the patient.

We're looking to recruit a HCSW who has a passion for working in the healthcare sector and are able to demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development and safe patient care. You will be a high performing individual driven by the exciting challenges that lie ahead while demonstrating that you can live the Trusts values.

This apprenticeship position is a Band 2 to Band 3 development role for candidates who have Level 2 Functional Skills (maths & English) and wish to begin an apprenticeship to gain a Level 3 Qualification in Senior Healthcare Support. Experience in a care role would be an advantage but not essential.

All applicants (where applicable) must have been resident in the UK for three years prior to commencing their apprenticeship as set out by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Additionally, avisa needs to be in place for the length of the apprenticeship programme.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship on this position.

Main duties of the job:

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a Registered Nurse to provide essential nursing care and helping your patients with daily living tasks such as:

• Helping patients feel comfortable and move around
  monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
• Washing, dressing patients and helping them go to the toilet
• Sserving meals and helping to feed patients
• Documenting care provided to a high standard
• Once progressed into a Senior HCSW (Band 3) role, you will carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal/no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples/faecal samples/sputum samples and wound swabs
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work

You will need to be flexible to accommodate the various shift times and patterns within the department including a full range of long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Employer Description

There are over 12,000 reasons why North Bristol NHS Trust is a place to be #NBTProud of. We support and care for every member of staff, every carer, every visitor, and will always put the patient first.

Vacancy Location

Southmead Hospital Westbury on Trym Bristol BS10 5NB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000319309

Key Dates

Apply From

09/05/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-21 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-28 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain:

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare
• Functional Skills Level 2 - maths and English (if applicable)

Apprenticeship Training will take place at our hospital site in Southmead. Off-the-job hours will be allocated at the start and include training days (1 day per month) in our Learning and Research Centre.

Learning Provider

SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

Contact Details

Rebecca Holmes Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Communication skillsIT skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingPatiencePhysical fitness

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