Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? We're thrilled to offer abrand-new apprenticeship opportunityfor aSenior Healthcare Assistant Apprenticewithin ourAcute Medicine Inpatient Wards and Emergency Department. This enhanced apprenticeship role is ideal for individuals with some care experience who are passionate about delivering high-quality, responsive care in dynamic clinical settings.
We understand that applying for a new role can be daunting, so ourRecruitment TeamandThe King's Trustare here to support you every step of the way. From navigating the Trac system to preparing a strong application, we're committed to helping you succeed. Please take advantage of this support--brief or incomplete applications are unlikely to be shortlisted.
If you're ready to make a real difference in urgent and acute care, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Eligibility Criteria
Please note:
- This is anapprenticeship, so applicants must haveresided in the UK for 3 years or more.
- Due to funding rules, we can only accept candidates whohave not previously worked as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker.
- Applicants mustnot hold a Level 3 or higher qualification in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprentice in ourAcute Medicine and Emergency Department, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients during critical moments in their care journey. You'll be trained to deliver a wide range of clinical and personal care duties under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, including:
- Supporting patients with hygiene, toileting, and mobility
- Assisting with catheter and stoma care
- Monitoring patient output and removing catheters
- Taking and recording vital signs and blood sugars
- Observing patients for changes in condition
- Assisting with wound care, dressings, and venflon removal
- Supporting safe patient movement and positioning
- Maintaining skin integrity and assessing pressure areas
These departments are fast-paced and unpredictable, and you'll be exposed to a wide variety of clinical scenarios. It's a challenging but incredibly rewarding environment, where your compassion, resilience, and teamwork will truly shine.
About us
If you've always dreamed of working in the NHS and thrive in high-energy, patient-focused environments, this is your chance. We'll invest in your development from day one, supporting you to gain healthcare qualifications and meet NHS care standards.
Whether you aspire to progress to aTrainee Nurse Associate (Level 4)or eventually become aRegistered Nurse, we'll help you explore those pathways through our partner education providers (subject to entry requirements). If you prefer to grow and excel in your current role without further study, that's absolutely fine too--we'll support your journey either way.
As part of our 24/7 care team, you'll work afour-shift system: early, late, twilight, and nights--ensuring our patients receive the best care around the clock.
We can't wait to meet you at ourinterview and assessment days--come ready to show us your passion, dedication, and potential!
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 it:APPLICATION VIDEO LINK.
We also have a brand new live application and recruitment support session which will be taking place on the 11th, 21st, 23rd and 25th of July. To book a place on one of these courses and receive support with completing your application form, please follow this link: Live Application and Recruitment Support
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 Maariyah.Kalu@kingstrust.org.uk
- Tayyibah Munshi Tayyibah.Munshi@kingstrust.org.uk
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 it:APPLICATION VIDEO LINK.
We also have a brand new live application and recruitment support session which will be taking place on the 11th, 21st, 23rd and 25th of July. To book a place on one of these courses and receive support with completing your application form, please follow this link: Live Application and Recruitment Support
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 Maariyah.Kalu@kingstrust.org.uk
- Tayyibah Munshi Tayyibah.Munshi@kingstrust.org.uk
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
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.
