Health Care Cadet Apprentice (Welsh Essential)

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Wales seeks motivated individuals for the HealthCare Cadet Apprentice role, ideal for those aged 16+ with no prior experience. This apprenticeship offers training toward a Level 2 diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support, where cadets will assist patients and learn under professional supervision. Competitive salary at national minimum wage and shift work required. Join us at the Powys Teaching Health Board and start your healthcare career.

Qualifications

• No prior health care experience required, aged 16+.
• Commitment to completing the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal needs, such as washing and eating.
• Monitor patient's health condition (blood pressure, temperature, etc.).

Skills

Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to Speak Welsh (Level 3)

Good written and communication skills

Understanding of others' needs

Caring, kind, and sympathetic attitude

Problem-solving skills

Desire to work with others

Job description

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP INTO THE NHS AS A HEALTHCARE CADET APPRENTICE AND EARN WHILE YOU LEARN.

We are recruiting motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals for the role of a HealthCare Cadet Apprentice.

This fantastic apprenticeship opportunity provides new entrants, aged 16+, with limited or no prior health care experience, to embark on a career at Powys Teaching Health Board and take their first step on their development journey to becoming a healthcare professional.

Main duties of the job

As a Cadet, you will be mentored, and supported by the Powys Health & Care Academy to gain the skills required to achieve a Level 2 diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. Cadets will receive a salary paid at the national/living minimum wage rate, dependent on age and will be required to undertake shift work during Monday - Friday. Cadets will be based on inpatient wards at a local Powys hospital for the duration of the 13-month fixed term contract. The contract start date is due to commence at the January 2026.

Our Cadets, will work under the supervision of registered Healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standards of care to our patients, delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. This care will include assisting patients with their personal needs, such as washing, toileting, dressing and eating.

Full training will be provided ensuring cadets have the skills and knowledge to carry out well-defined routine clinical duties, like monitoring a patient's health condition, including checking things like blood pressure, temperature, weight, comfort, and general wellbeing.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description can be found in the documents section of the vacancy.

If you require further information or would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact Anne-Marie Mason: [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Experience

• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to Speak Welsh to at least Level 3 on the NHS Welsh Language Skills Matrix; Ability to manage own time effectively
• Good written and communication skills
• Ability to understand others needs
• Have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude
• Understanding of how to solve a problem
• Desire to work with others

Other

• Must be committed to completing the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within apprenticeship timescale.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Able to work flexibly, this will include working shift patterns.

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.

Depending on experience

National Minimum Wage