About this role
Job summary
14 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.
Are you looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the Cardiology team as an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant.
Our department encompasses an 8 bedded Coronary Care Unit which is the PPCI Centre for Norfolk, 37 bedded acute Cardiology Ward, Cardiac Elective Area and Angiography suite. Our center provides some of the latest Cardiology interventions in our 5 Cath Labs and is involved in National and International Research projects.
This healthcare assistant position will be based on Kilverstone Ward. This ward is the acute cardiology ward for the NNUH where, as an HCA your role would involve nursing care for patients with acute cardiac conditions, you would work closely and alongside the team which comprises of other HCA's, Registered nurses as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team (Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapists) for example.
Main duties of the job
This role would involve providing and maintaining high standards of nursing care for patients with acute cardiac conditions within the hospital. You would care for patients post MI, pre & post procedures, heart failure, arrhythmias, pre & post cardiac surgery amongst others.
The main duties of an apprentice HCA position within cardiology is to support the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare. All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. Please see the job description for full responsibilities but within Cardiology as an apprentice HCA you would be expected to assist patients with their personal care as well as considering their nutritional needs, taking observations routinely as well as post procedural observations and to maintain high standards of care and documentation. You will be working very closely with registered nurses and well as other HCA colleagues and good, clear communication is essential.
There is also the opportunity for extended learning such as HCA study days which the trust holds but as a department, we also hold bespoke study / training days.
There are also development opportunities - both in terms of clinical skills that can be achieved as well as further career opportunities within the department.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Within the cardiology department we pride ourselves on supporting colleagues therefore please note that full training and support will be given to the successful applicant.
Cardiology prides itself on being a friendly and supportive team providing high standards of care. If as an individual you have excellent communication skills, consider yourself to be caring and compassionate and want to make a difference to patients, their relatives and your colleagues on a daily basis then we need you ! All of these skills complement our team and we would actively encourage you to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be: Aged 16+ Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship
Qualifications and Skills Required: Good general standard of education 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) Good standard of literacy and numeracy Good communication and interpersonal skills Good IT skills
Overview of Essential Responsibilities:
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants. To report to RN any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. To participate in the admission process under the supervision of RN. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care. To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a RN. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a RN maintaining confidentiality at all times. To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the RN. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment. Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
4 GCSEs at grades D/3 ideally to include Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people/team
Desirable
Previous health/ social care support worker experience
Skills Essential
Basic computer/IT skills
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work well in a team Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)