Healthcare Assistant Apprentice

Integrated Care System; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant Apprentices to provide support in the Intensive Care Department while studying for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship. The positions involve personal care and patient observations within a dedicated team. Applicants must be 18 years or older and preferably have relevant GCSE qualifications. Training will be provided, with possibilities for future career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old to apply.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Willingness to learn and complete the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care under supervision.
• Monitor and record patient observations.
• Assist in preparing equipment for procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

I.T skills

Education

4 GCSEs at C / Grade 4 or above including Maths, English and IT

Job description

Go back County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant Apprentice

The closing date is 21 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare AssistantApprentices to work within the Intensive Care Department County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust. The post is to provide healthcare support to adedicated team in Intensive Care in accordancewith the Trusts policies and procedures whilst studying a Senior HealthcareSupport Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship. This post is based within Intensive Careat University Hospital of North Durham. Formal training sessions will be partof the Apprenticeship programme delivered in partnership with New

College Durham. Training will take place at New CollegeDurham or at one of County Durham and

Darlington NHS Foundation Trust premises. There is thepossibility for progression to the permanent

post of Health Care Assistant within CDDFT or Intensive careUnit.

Due to the nature of the training role, applicants must beover 18 years old to apply.

This opportunity is an apprenticeship and in order to accessan apprenticeship applicants must be a UK

Resident. A non-UK national is eligible to apply if theyhave been ordinarily resident in the UK and

Islands for at least the previous 3 years on thefirst day of their residency .

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistant Apprentices will receive appropriatetraining and guidance to undertake the full

range of duties which will include:

Understanding the role of HCSW and willingness to learn anddevelop both theoretical knowledge and

practical skills.

Under supervision, to deliver patient personal care,including washing, feeding, toileting and repositioning;

Monitor and record patient observations under direct nursingsupervison;

Assist in preparing equipment for procedures;

Ensure cleanliness of medical equipemnet as per infectioncontrol protocols;

Safely handle specimes( blood gases, urine) following CDDFTguidelines;

Actively participate in patient handovers to ensure seamlesscare delivery;

Support the registered nurse with internal transfers and forinterventional procedures;

Communicate effectively with patients, families respectingtheir dignity and confidentiality;

Monitor stock levels and ensure the availability ofessential supplies;

Report and document any incidents as per Trust guidelines;

Comply with all trust policies and procedures in relation toall aspects of practice;

To maintain confidentiality and safeguard any breacheas

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

To be able to work within the Multi-disciplinary Teamframework of nursing which may include Nurse

Specialists, Support Therapy Teams, liaising with otherservices and departments aiming to achieve the

best outcome for the patient.

To fully engage and participate in in service improvementand development initiatives.

General duties- keeping all areas of the department cleanand tidy adhering to the Trusts policy for

infection control for safe disposal of waste and sharps etc.

The ability to navigate around the Trusts I.T systems andcomplete all relevant training.

To maintain professional standards with reference toappearance , manner and punctuality

To attend all Trust mandatory and statutorytraining programmes

Person Specification

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills. The ability to remain calm under pressure. Good communication skills both verbal and written. I.T skills and the ability and willingness to learn new skills. Ability to engage and build effective relationships at all levels. Ability to work autonomously and as part of the immediate team and/or wider team. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality and to abide by Click here to enter text. Application Form & Interview
• this at all times. To abide by all trust policies and procedures. To maintain professional standard with reference to appearance, manner and punctuality. To demonstrate commitment towards healthcare and be committed to completing and attaining the qualifications of the apprenticeship

Special Requirements

• Health care related awareness

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at C / Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and IT or equivalent qualifications If not williningness to work towards

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience£7.55 per hour, increasing to national minimum wage