Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprentice — Ward Support

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston, Chorley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprentice. You will train while working under supervision, delivering personal care and contributing to clinical duties to support patients on the ward.

You will develop practical skills in patient handling, measurements, specimen collection and safety, while also helping with ward upkeep and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train and study alongside work.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow guidance.
• Commitment to patient care and safety.
• Good communication with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality personalised care in line with local and national standards.
• Take samples from patients for testing as directed (e.g., urine, blood sugars).
• Assist with nutritional support per care plan.
• Support with clinical duties under supervision as competencies are achieved.
• Maintain patient safety and a clean, safe ward environment.

Skills

Personal care

Patient monitoring

Taking measurements

Mobility assistance

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprentice. You will train while working under supervision, delivering personal care and contributing to clinical duties to support patients on the ward.

You will develop practical skills in patient handling, measurements, specimen collection and safety, while also helping with ward upkeep and administrative tasks as needed.