Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies. Under supervision, follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant Practitioner. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care
demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty Work effectively as part of a team

Training:
You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard as a Healthcare Support Worker, through Weston College As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed, for workshops An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Training Outcome:

Possible employment after completion

Employer Description:
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Working Hours :
Shift patterns will vary each week

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Initiative,Patience