trainee HCSW

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHS family

Dedicated training & supervision

Career progression opportunities

Development opportunities

Webinar support

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker placement. You will work toward the Care Certificate with supervised mentorship from your Ward Manager, paving the way for progression to Senior Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Associate after graduation.

Join the NHS family to provide compassionate patient care across Devon. The role focuses on daily living assistance, basic observations, mobility support, and adherence to safeguarding and infection

Qualifications

• At least 3 months healthcare experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates a passion for care and upholding the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.
• Must be over 18 years old and able to work at least 30 hours per week across earlies, lates and nights.

Responsibilities

• Meet the daily living needs of patients, including hygiene and comfort.
• Take basic observations, explain treatment and update patient records.
• Support patients with mobility and mealtimes, and communicate with patients.
• Assist in preparing for clinical procedures and clean environments afterward.
• Work in a team with registered nurses and other healthcare staff, supporting patient care.
• Comply with Trust policies including Safeguarding and Infection Prevention and Control.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Care

Courage

Commitment

Job description

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? You'll be joining an organisation focused on making a real difference to the lives of the people we support, as well as their families. We also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff whatever your skills or experience, there's likely to be a role that suits you. Whether you prefer working in a city, countryside, or coastal location, Devon offers all three. It really is a great place to live and work.

• 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.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• 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.

Requirements

• At least 3 months healthcare experience within the last 2 years.
• 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.