About this role
Job summary
We're excited to launch a new apprenticeship opportunity for Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprentices. These roles offer an enhanced apprenticeship salary, or, where applicable, Annex 30 will be applied. The role is ideal for those with some care experience who are ready to take the next step into a senior position.
We're committed to supporting you through the application process. Our Recruitment Team and The King's Trust are here to help you navigate the Trac system and submit a strong, well-prepared application. We strongly encourage you to make use of this support as your application is the first step in the assessment process. Brief or incomplete applications are unlikely to be shortlisted.
If you're ready to develop your career and make a greater impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
***Please Note***
As this is an apprenticeship, we can only accept applicants who have had residence within the UK for 3 years or more. Due to funding rules, we can only offer positions for this apprenticeship to candidates who have no experience working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. Applicants must not hold a level 3 or higher qualification in a healthcare.
If you are already working in the NHS, it may be the case that Annex 30 would apply. This relates to the rate of pay you would receive while undertaking the apprenticeship. If you meet the criteria for Annex 30 your rate of pay will be preserved at your current level for the duration of the training period.
Main duties of the job
Being a Senior Healthcare Assistant is a wonderful & really valued role. You will support the delivery of a range of personal care duties for patients and a will learn to complete a range of clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of registered healthcare professionals. Duties include: assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, use of continence aids, catheter care, stoma care, measuring & monitoring patient output, removal of catheters, moving and handling, use of mobility appliances, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity, ensuring patient safety, taking specimens including blood sugars, taking and recording physical measurements, observing patients for changes in condition, carrying out simple dressings, removal of venflons.
Sometimes the role will be tough, you may see and be involved in some difficult things involving our patients, be busy and deliver some very direct personal care. We don't want to shy away from that and we do know that this part of the role isn't for everyone, however, for the right people, providing all kinds of support to our patients to meet their needs will be what makes you thrive.
About us
If you've always aspired to work for the NHS, to care for people & work alongside motivated teams, then you are going to love this role. We'll invest in you and your development by supporting you, ensuring you keep up-to-date with all clinical competencies and from day one you will be supported to achieve qualifications in healthcare as well as meet the government standards for care within the NHS.
Successful completion of this Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship enables eligible learners to apply for progression on to a full-time, non-apprenticeship Adult Nursing degree programme at the University of Lancashire. Support will be provided throughout the application process and during the transition into university life. This support includes targeted guidance and enrichment sessions delivered collaboratively by the University of Lancashire and the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (LTH) Practice-Based Pathway teams.
We are teaching hospitals, so there is a strong educational focus here, however we also know that some people want to undertake a role and thrive in it without feeling the need to undertake additional study so we will support you in whatever way works best for you.We work on a shift basis as our patients need our care and attention 24 hours a day 7 days a week so you will usually work a four shift system; early, late, twilight and nights.We cannot wait to welcome you to our interview and assessments days to show us what you are made of!
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist the provision of good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
Present a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Update patient records in a timely and accurate manner
Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.
Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Communicate all relevant information to the Registered Nurses in a professional and timely way.
Maintain and develop own competence
Assist with resolving issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
We know our application form can seem onerous, but its so important we have as much information about you as possible to help us decide who to invite to interview. Our application video can help you understand how to complete your application APPLICATION VIDEO LINK.
Additionally, The Kings Trust, formerly known as The Princes Trust, is a charity that supports young people aged 16 to 30 to build confidence, develop employability skills, and succeed in both employment and training.
They have kindly agreed to support candidates applying for this opportunity by offering guidance with application writing and interview preparation. Whether youre looking to boost your confidence, strengthen your application, or simply get advice from someone experienced, their support is available to you.
If you would like to access this support, please contact:
Maariyah Kalu [email protected] Tayyibah Munshi [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills at a minimum of Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 Willingness to work towards level 2 in numeracy and literacy Functional skills if not already achieved equivalent.
Desirable
Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 2/Grade A*-C/Grade 4-9
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a health care setting Understanding of concept and application of confidentiality
Desirable
Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley Hospital
Preston/Chorley
PR2 9HT
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)