Trainee Healthcare Support Worker (St Cross)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is looking for a Trainee Health and Care Support Worker to provide assistance and personal care to patients. This entry-level role requires no previous healthcare experience but a passion for caring for others. You will join a multidisciplinary team, study for a health and social care qualification, and be part of a team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. Apply soon as the closing date is based on application volume.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or over.
• Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years.
• Not in formal government-funded education.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and personal care to patients.
• Support delivery of high quality patient-centred care.

Job description

Overview

Support the Registered Nursing staff in providing assistance and personal care for patients within St Cross Hospital, Rugby.

We are looking to recruit passionate and enthusiastic people who would like to start their career within a healthcare setting. If you are passionate about caring for others and are ready to begin a rewarding career with us, we would love to hear from you.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission. We are proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting modern facilities, the Trust is at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its reputation in healthcare. We are recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. Further details are available about this award.

By joining our journey, you will be part of a passionate team with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

The Trust is committed to building an inclusive organisation that values every individual and promotes equality, dignity, and autonomy.

Responsibilities / Route Available

• NO previous Healthcare experience: Trainee Health and Care Support Worker (HCSW) – 75% of a Band 2 – £18,348+ enhancements. As a trainee HCSW you will study a level 2 health and social care related qualification alongside your working role.
• Provide assistance and personal care to patients under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support delivery of high quality patient-centred care in line with Trust values.

Eligibility and Requirements

• You must be aged 16 or over.
• Be a resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years.
• Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education.
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post.
• Successful applicants will be placed on a waiting list until a suitable vacancy becomes available in the Trust.

Recruitment Centre

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a Recruitment Centre. This session is designed to show what it’s like to be a healthcare assistant and to demonstrate how you would provide quality care to patients and their families. The Recruitment Centre will involve a basic literacy test and, if successful, you will proceed to an interview. If you are successful at interview but there isn’t a current vacancy that meets your needs, we will stay in touch and update you as jobs arise. If we are unable to allocate you to a role, your application will be withdrawn.

Closing Date

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can if interested.

Recruiting To Values

To ensure world-class patient care, the Trust recruits people who demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours. If invited to interview, you will undertake a Values-Based Interview, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours Framework and the Values Based Recruitment Factsheet on the right side of this page under the job description. Your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and Behaviours with examples from work experience and/or personal life.

For further details of the job role please see the attached job description.

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