Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Getting In Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for the Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker role. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop essential skills in patient care while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience and a Level 3 qualification, all while making a real difference in patients' lives. Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality, compassionate healthcare, and embark on a rewarding career path in the healthcare sector. If you have a caring nature and a desire to help others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care role is advantageous but not essential.
• Candidates should possess Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care to patients and support registered practitioners.
• Assist patients with daily living tasks and document care provided.

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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Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Apply From: 07/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

Employer

North Bristol NHS Trust

Vacancy Description

The Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high-quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.

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.

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
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Documenting care provided to a high standard

Once progressed into a Senior HCW (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.

This apprenticeship training position will allow you to develop knowledge and skills, specific to your needs and your working area. As well as achieving a Level 3 Healthcare qualification, during your programme you will also be supported to obtain your Care Certificate, if not previously completed.

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

3

Vacancy Reference Number

1000313971

Key Dates

Apply From

07/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-07-01 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 skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

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