Summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Health Care Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; the posts are available are working within an NHS Healthcare environment while completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification (15 months). Positions will be available across our trust sites.
Wage
£22,370 a year
Salary will be paid pro-rata for part time apprentices
Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
Hours
Full time. Part time. Flexible working. (Shifts to be confirmed).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 12 May
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
15
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* To work under the supervision of the practitioner and staff members in the delivery of high quality care
* To provide assistance and support to a broad spectrum of service users, and the multi-disciplinary team
* Assist with daily workload within a department
* To gain relevant work-based learning within a Healthcare environment
* Become prepared and knowledgeable within the working environment and work towards gaining a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support Worker
Where you’ll work
7-8 Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE27 0QJ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Your training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
* Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
* Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
* Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
* Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
* Perform basic life support
* Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
* Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
* Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
* Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
* Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
* Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
* Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
* Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
* Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
* Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
* Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
* Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
* Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
* Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
* Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
* Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
* Reflect on own practice
* Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
* Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
* Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
* Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
* Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
* Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
* Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
* Perform basic life support
* Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
* Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
* Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
* Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
* Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
* Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
* Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
* Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
* Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
* Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
* Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
* Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
* Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
* Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
* Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
* Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
* Reflect on own practice
* Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
* Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
Your training plan
* Earn a salary while studying
* Gain job specific skills, knowledge and behaviours
* Study towards a related qualification including literacy and numeracy (if required)
* Have regular pastoral support and personal development reviews
* Are employed on a 15 month fixed term contract
* Enjoy benefits such as paid annual leave, comprehensive mandatory training, protected time for your studies and NHS discounts
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 5 GCSE's including Maths and Engligh (grade Grade A-E, 9-2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Positive work ethic
Other requirements
Placements will be avilable across the Northumbria Healthcare Trust sites