Job summary
Sponsorship
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP INTO THE NHS AS A HEALTHCARE CADET APPRENTICE AND EARN WHILE YOU LEARN.
We are recruiting motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals for the role of a HealthCare Cadet Apprentice.
This fantastic apprenticeship opportunity provides new entrants, aged 16+, with limited or no prior health care experience, to embark on a career at Powys Teaching Health Board and take their first step on their development journey to becoming a healthcare professional.
Main duties of the job
As a Cadet, you will be mentored, and supported by the Powys Health & Care Academy to gain the skills required to achieve a Level 2 diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. Cadets will receive a salary paid at the national/living minimum wage rate, dependent on age and will be required to undertake shift work during Monday - Friday. Cadets will be based on inpatient wards at a local Powys hospital for the duration of the 13-month fixed term contract. The contract start date is due to commence at the January 2026
Our Cadets, will work under the supervision of registered Healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standards of care to our patients, delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. This care will include assisting patients with their personal needs, such as washing, toileting, dressing and eating.
Full training will be provided ensuring cadets have the skills and knowledge to carry out well-defined routine clinical duties, like monitoring a patient's health condition, including checking things like blood pressure, temperature, weight, comfort, and general wellbeing.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description can be found in the documents section of the vacancy.
If you require further information or would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact Anne-Marie Mason: powys.healthandcareacademy@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description can be found in the documents section of the vacancy.
If you require further information or would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact Anne-Marie Mason: powys.healthandcareacademy@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- No formal qualification required
Desirable
- GCSEs or similar qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to Speak Welsh to at least Level 3 on the NHS Welsh Language Skills Matrix Ability to manage own time effectively
- Good listening skills
- Good written and communication skills
- Ability to understand others needs
- Have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude
- Understanding of how to solve a problem
- Desire to work with others
Other
Essential
- Must be committed to completing the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within apprenticeship timescale.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Able to work flexibly, this will include working shift patterns.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- No formal qualification required
Desirable
- GCSEs or similar qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to Speak Welsh to at least Level 3 on the NHS Welsh Language Skills Matrix Ability to manage own time effectively
- Good listening skills
- Good written and communication skills
- Ability to understand others needs
- Have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude
- Understanding of how to solve a problem
- Desire to work with others
Other
Essential
- Must be committed to completing the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within apprenticeship timescale.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Able to work flexibly, this will include working shift patterns.
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).
