Apprentice - Healthcare Assistant

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant. Successful applicants will undertake a formal apprenticeship training programme to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Healthcare Assistant.

The apprentice will complete the Care Certificate in the first three months in the role and will be allocated a mentor and buddy to help them achieve the required competencies for the post. Alongside the Care Certificate the apprentices will complete a Level 2 apprenticeship standard ensuring consistent practice is applied to the role.

Main duties of the job

The duration of the apprenticeship is 18 months which is subject to regular reviews to demonstrate progress. Apprentices will commence on Annex 21* of the salary stated and to support the development in the role, the postholder is required to complete a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard over the period of the apprenticeship. Maths and English minimum GCSE Grade D/Grade 3 or minimum Level 1 or above Maths and English equivalent, is essential for the post. Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will moved into a substantive position.

*Annex21 is a NHS training allowance that is a percentage of the banding

Interviews will be held 10th June 25

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,169 a year Annex 21 for Apprenticeships

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRNM-0526-11

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undergo training and gain experience in the role of Apprentice Healthcare Assistant as outlined below:

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs
Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care
To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undergo training and gain experience in the role of Apprentice Healthcare Assistant as outlined below:

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs
Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care
To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE minimum D/3)
Committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE minimum D/3)
Committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

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.