All applicants are required to pass BKSB (Maths and English Functional Skills) test. Successful applicants will proceed to the next stage of the interview.
Apprentice Healthcare Support Workers are a vital part of the team that supports the staff and patients in wards and departments throughout the hospital. Working under the direction of qualified nursing/midwifery staff, Apprentice HCSWs carry out a wide range of duties to care for, support, and provide information to patients and their families. They also carry out housekeeping duties and perform basic medical checks, such as taking a patient’s temperature, pulse and respiration rate. The role can be very varied depending on the ward in which it is employed. The role is about learning on the job.
The attitude and behaviour of an Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker is of far more importance than any formal qualifications. Suitable candidates are friendly, caring and sensitive individuals, who can offer social stimulation and care to the patients they tend. They will also demonstrate the Trust values – Kindness, Respect, Safety and Excellence – in all aspects of their role.
Clinical Support Role
- Assist with the delivery of the care plan under direct supervision as described by the Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Assist patients with their care needs and report any change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse/Midwife
- Support the Registered Nurse/Midwife and other health professionals with mobilisation or transfer of patients
- Develop awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the registered Nurse/Midwife
- Address patients’ dietary needs, deliver meals and refreshments, and assist with eating and drinking if required
- Understand the different needs of individual patients and their carers/families
- Be aware of vulnerable patients and their safeguarding needs
- Take and record patients’ observations (e.g., temperature, blood pressure) under supervision and inform the registered nurse/Midwife of any changes in the patient’s condition
- Support patients with their elimination needs, recording quantities and frequency on the relevant documentation charts as prescribed by the Registered Nurse/Midwife
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities.
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