NHS Trainee Healthcare Assistant | Start Care Certificate

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Care Certificate training

NHS career development

Dedicated training and mentorship

Webinar support

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting a trainee Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) at North Devon District Hospital to learn essential patient care skills and support the nursing team. The role forms part of a six-month on-the-job programme aimed at earning the Care Certificate and advancing a NHS career.

You will be supervised by experienced staff, with weekly pay, and access to development opportunities within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the daily living needs of your patients, from hygiene to personal and physical comfort.
• Taking basic observations, explaining treatment and updating patient records.
• Supporting patients with mobility, assisting at mealtimes, as well as speaking with patients.
• Assisting in preparing for clinical procedures and cleaning the environment afterwards.
• Working individually and as part of a team, supporting registered Nurses and other healthcare practitioners in providing patient care.
• Comply with Trust and local policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Infection Prevention and Control.

Job description

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting a trainee Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) at North Devon District Hospital to learn essential patient care skills and support the nursing team. The role forms part of a six-month on-the-job programme aimed at earning the Care Certificate and advancing a NHS career.

You will be supervised by experienced staff, with weekly pay, and access to development opportunities within the Trust.