Job summary
We are looking for 2 Apprentice Dietetic Speech & Language Assistant Practitioners to join us at Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital.
These are new roles which we very excited to introduce to our teams.
Over 2 years you will work towards gaining a Level 5 Health & Social Care Diploma combining academic & work-based learning, while undertaking the day-to-day role of a dietetic speech & language assistant. Following successful completion of the course & training, we would look towards you progressing to Band 4 Dietetic Speech & Language Assistant Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You will work in our front door units and wards to support the nutritional wellbeing and communication needs of identified patients on predominately Frailty pathways. This means working with & through various teams, patients & carers. Therefore, you will need to have good written & verbal communication skills, patience, and an empathic manner.
On the job training will be provided by the dietetic, speech & language teams to enable you to meet the main duties of an assistant.
There is a strict criterion to join us:
- You must have and be able to provide certificates for English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or above) or functional skills at Level 2.
- You need to have level 3 relevant qualifications i.e. A-levels/NVQ3 or equivalent.
- You must have previous experience as a healthcare support worker/assistant.
- Due to the dedication & time required to undertake the role of an apprentice, this job is not suitable to part time hours and requires a working week of 37.5 hours. Employment at UHBW will start once recruitment is fully completed.
- You will need to be organised and be prepared to study in your own time, but you will be allocated 1 day a week for college or self-directed study.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Application forms will be shortlisted against the person specification.
Please note this position is for Weston General Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Application forms will be shortlisted against the person specification.
Please note this position is for Weston General Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) this must include Maths and English (you will be required to show us your qualification certificates before appointment)
- Level 3 qualifications ie A levels grade D & above / NVQ3 / T Level
- Willingness to study to undertake level 5 qualification foundation degree
Desirable
- Healthcare certificate
- Basic food hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Ability to work in a variety of situations
- Experience of working as a healthcare support worker or similar, demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions and ethnic groups
- Experience of working in a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Time management
- Ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work co-dependently
- Self-motivated
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) this must include Maths and English (you will be required to show us your qualification certificates before appointment)
- Level 3 qualifications ie A levels grade D & above / NVQ3 / T Level
- Willingness to study to undertake level 5 qualification foundation degree
Desirable
- Healthcare certificate
- Basic food hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Ability to work in a variety of situations
- Experience of working as a healthcare support worker or similar, demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions and ethnic groups
- Experience of working in a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Time management
- Ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work co-dependently
- Self-motivated
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
