Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 03 August 2025

Job summary

Apply today to start your journey in becoming part of our future Healthcare Workforce!

This role is offered on an Apprenticeship basis for 25 months.

The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience and training in community hospital settings.

An apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who has an interest in pursuing a career within healthcare as well as gaining a Level 3 Diploma.

Here at Stroud Hospital we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients.

Alongside this full-time healthcare assistant role you will be enrolled onto the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Programme and will be expected to study and complete assignments to achieve a recognised Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification. The apprenticeship will include the expectation to complete the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within an 24 month timeframe which includes an end point assessment.

This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing/healthcare environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care to patients.

You will work as part of the theatre and endoscopy team as a motivated health care assistant to deliver high standard individualised care. Working in partnership with qualified members of team to deliver high-quality service to patients in a variety of surgical specialities. You will need to undertake key roles identified by the line manager which will assist in smooth running of Department.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year Apprenticeship Salary for 12 months then NMW

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

25 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-25-600

Job locations

Princess Anne Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit Stroud Hospital

Trinity Road

Stroud

GL5 2HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. Following supervision and appropriate training the Apprentice Healthcare Assistant will be expected to efficiently undertake basic duties, this may include the following:

To adhere to trusts policies and procedures and to abide by any employment laws.
To communicate with internal and external agencies using phone/fax/letters/forms.
To communicate effectively with patients showing regard for their individual needs and for their right to confidentiality.
To ensure all patient records are kept up to date, accurate and stored safely.
To prepare patient transport trolleys/beds/wheelchairs for use where required.
To have awareness and understanding of universal precautions, health and safety / infection control / waste disposal policies.
To participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients in the departments. Being aware of the security of the department, patients and equipment
To use equipment safely and appropriately, following local instruction.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To adhere to trusts policies and procedures and to abide by any employment laws.
To communicate with internal and external agencies using phone/fax/letters/forms.
To communicate effectively with patients showing regard for their individual needs and for their right to confidentiality.
To ensure all patient records are kept up to date, accurate and stored safely.
To prepare patient transport trolleys/beds/wheelchairs for use where required.
To have awareness and understanding of universal precautions, health and safety / infection control / waste disposal policies.
To participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients in the departments. Being aware of the security of the department, patients and equipment
To use equipment safely and appropriately, following local instruction.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social care based subject

Desirable

NVQ level 2

Nature of Experience

Desirable

No previous experience is required although it would be desirable that the individual is able to demonstrate some prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social care based subject

Desirable

NVQ level 2

Nature of Experience

Desirable

No previous experience is required although it would be desirable that the individual is able to demonstrate some prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Anne Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit Stroud Hospital

Trinity Road

Stroud

GL5 2HY

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Anne Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit Stroud Hospital

Trinity Road

Stroud

GL5 2HY

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)