Trainee Healthcare Support Worker

Countess Of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trainee Healthcare Support Worker. The role offers a training pathway where an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience is required to work substantively at Band 3.

The training period lasts up to 6 months with salary aligned to the National Living Wage. During training, duties include completing required clinical skills, achieving the Care Certificate (if not held) or completing Practical

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience required.
• Care Certificate as a potential path if not held, or similar qualification considered in training pathway.

Responsibilities

• Support training period for up to 6 months with salary aligned to National Living Wage.
• Complete and be signed off on required clinical skills.
• Achieve the Care Certificate (if not already held) or complete the Trust’s Practical Assessment Documentation.
• Complete all Mandatory training requirements.
• After successful completion, pay progresses to Agenda for Change Band 3.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care completed in partnership with Cheshire College onsite.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Are you looking to join Team Countess as a Healthcare Support Worker?

We are pleased to offer a training pathway for individuals wishing to develop their career as a Healthcare Support Worker. Following a recent change to the role, an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience is now required to work substantively at Band 3. This training role has been introduced to support individuals who do not yet meet these requirements.

Successful applicants will be appointed to the post for a period of up to 6 months. During this training period, salary will be aligned to the National Living Wage.

Throughout this period, you will be expected to:

• Complete and be signed off on the required clinical skills.
• Achieve the Care Certificate (if not already held) or complete the Trust’s Practical Assessment Documentation
• Complete all Mandatory training requirements

Once all elements of the training programme have been successfully completed and signed off, your pay will progress to Agenda for Change Band 3.

In addition, the Trust will support you to complete the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care in partnership with Cheshire College. This is a 21‑month programme, delivered on site, and you will be enrolled at the earliest available opportunity.

Please note this advert is for a Trainee Healthcare Support Worker role.

Main duties of the job

We will support you in completing your NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care in partnership with Cheshire College. This 21‑month programme will be delivered on site, and you will begin the course at the earliest available opportunity.

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who want to help Team Countess provide Safe, Kind and effective care to join us.

The right candidate will be provided with a 7-day Healthcare Assistant Induction, introducing you to the Trust and ensuring that you settle into your new role.

Successful candidates will be provided with resources and guidance to ensure completion of the national mandatory Care Certificate within 6 months of appointment.

Please see attached the Job Description for full list of duties & responsibilities for this role.

Working for our organisation

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations: