Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Nursing

Integrated Care System; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join their Main Out-Patient Department. This role involves providing person-centred care and gaining qualifications through practical experience. Candidates must have RQF Level 2 qualifications and demonstrate the ability to work well in a team. The position aims to create future opportunities for permanent roles within the department.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Entry-level qualifications for health and social care, RQF Level 2 or higher.
• Experience with the public is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support.
• Undertake personal care duties.
• Develop relationships with service users, families, and carers.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Education

RQF Level 2 qualifications

Job description

Go back Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Nursing

The closing date is 07 August 2025

We are recruiting an Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker to work within our Main Out-Patient Department.

The apprenticeship is for a fixed-term ending 31.3.27, during which time the postholder will be supported to achieve Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification. The apprentice will work 5 days per week, shifts, scheduled in line with the departmental rota.

Applicants must meet the entry-level qualifications for health and social care, which are Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 2 (eg at least one GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 functional skills or a Level 2 healthcare support worker apprenticeship

In order to satisfy the course requirements applicants should possess Level 1 English and Maths, and achieve Level 2 English and Maths and the Care Certificate prior to completion of the apprenticeship. Attainment of the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker will require 20% off the job learning, which involves both classroom and distance learning participation.

The duration of the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker course is 18 months.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

The Higher Healthcare Assistant Apprentice will undertake a range of duties, including:

Provides person centred care and support, undertaking personal care duties.

Undertakes personal care duties, e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals and assisting patients with their appearance.

Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion and empathy at all times.

Acts appropriately in emergency circumstances, including immediate first aid.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job responsibilities

The full job purposes and list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

The Trust is committed to supporting Level 3 apprentices to apply for a permanent Higher Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) roles at the end of their fixed term contract and course. However, suitable vacancies cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability at the time.

Person Specification

Educational Attainments

• RQF Level 2 qualifications (eg GCSE 4/C or above) OR Level 2 Functional Skills OR Level 2 apprenticeship such as Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship

Experience

• Able to demonstrate previous working experience with the public

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative and under pressure when required.
• Demonstrates ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both written and verbal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust