trainee HCSW

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

Responsibilities

As a trainee HCSW, you'll learn key skills, such as:

• 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.

Benefits

• Career progression - Achieve a Care Certificate and begin your healthcare career with the NHS.
• Weekly pay - Access your wages more quickly.
• Join the NHS family - Become part of a respected healthcare team and provide patient care.
• Dedicated training and supervised shifts - Support from your ward / area and skilled mentors.
• Development opportunities via the Trust.
• Webinar support - Regular monthly sessions covering the Care Certificate workbook, Conflict Management training and more.
• Join our Healthcare Support Worker development (HCSWD) programme, where you will learn on the job at Devon Partnership NHS Trust over a 6-month period.

Pay Rates: Days: £12.92Saturdays/Nights: £18.22, Sunday/Bank Hols: £23.65

Why might this job interest you?

During your placement, you'll work towards achieving the widely recognised Care Certificate with the training you need to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). Also known as Healthcare Assistant (HCA).Throughout, you'll have supportive supervision from your mentor/Ward Manager. Once you've graduated as a HCSW, you can progress your career by accessing further training. This career path may lead to potential roles such as Senior Healthcare Assistant to Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse or Midwife.

Where will you be working?

North Devon District Hospital offers emergency and urgent care for people in North Devon and the surrounding areas. This includes an emergency department, intensive care unit (ICU), women and children's services and diagnostics as well as many outpatient clinics and specialist services.

Benefits of joining

By joining, you can receive some exciting benefits:

• Career Progression - Achieve a Care Certificate and begin your journey with the NHS.
• Weekly pay - Work this week, get paid next week.Paid annual leave - Build holiday allowance.
• Provide patient care - Provide care, safety, and welfare for patients.
• Join the NHS family - Become part of a healthcare team.
• Dedicated training and supervised shifts - Support from your ward / area and skilled mentors., A passion for care as well as following the six enduring values that underpin 'compassion in practice'. The 6Cs are defined as: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
• To be over the age of 18 or turning 18 before placement.
• Able to work at least 30 hours a week across earlies, lates and nights during the programme.