Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting patient centred healthcare and promote independence Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse Work with their assessor, supervisor, manager and professional development team to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the apprentice level 2 programme Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the healthcare apprentice programme Develop by the end of the apprenticeship level 2 programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the healthcare support
worker role

Training:
You will be supported to complete the Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 apprenticeship qualification with Halesowen College Training will be delivered in the workplace and remotely via Teams with assessor visits to the workplace and support from the Trust's Professional Development Team Training will take place initially in a block and then via once a week day release

Training Outcome:
Apprentices will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent Healthcare Assistant role within our Trust on successful completion We offer opportunities to progress further via the apprenticeship route with Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Apprenticeships, Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Apprenticeships and the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship All further study must be approved by your line manager and is fully funded via the Trust’s Apprenticeship Levy

Employer Description:
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams. Our values and behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday with shift work required. No nights or weekends. (1 set study day per week)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness