NHS Trainee Healthcare Support Worker Care Certificate Path

NHS Professionals Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Weekly pay

Paid annual leave

Provide patient care

Join the NHS family

Mentor supervision

Job summary

NHS Professionals is offering the Healthcare Support Worker Development (HCSWD) programme in England. Over six months you will receive training, supervision, and support to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) with Royal Devon University HealthCare NHS FT (Barnstaple).

During placement you work towards the Care Certificate, with mentorship from your Ward Manager, and after graduation you can progress to roles such as Senior Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Associate, with access to further

Qualifications

• Basic English and Maths skills are required.
• The Care Certificate training is provided during the programme.
• Mentored supervision from ward managers.

Responsibilities

• Meet the daily living needs of patients, from hygiene to comfort.
• Take basic observations and update patient records.
• Support patients with mobility and meals.
• Assist in preparing for clinical procedures and cleaning the environment.
• Work with nurses and healthcare staff to provide patient care.
• Follow Trust policies including safeguarding and infection control.

Education

Basic English and Maths skills

Job description

NHS Professionals is offering the Healthcare Support Worker Development (HCSWD) programme in England. Over six months you will receive training, supervision, and support to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) with Royal Devon University HealthCare NHS FT (Barnstaple).

During placement you work towards the Care Certificate, with mentorship from your Ward Manager, and after graduation you can progress to roles such as Senior Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Associate, with access to further