Clinical Apprentice in Health - Fixed Term Contract 12 Months

This is an exciting opportunity to take a first step into a career in healthcare as an apprentice healthcare support worker.

Main Duties

• Communication
• Personal care
• Assisting with nutrition and hydration
• Teamworking
• Infection control
• Safeguarding
• Monitoring patient observations
• Patient handling
• Stock taking, rotation and ordering
• Adhering to all trust policies and procedures

Desired Skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Clear, legible handwriting
• Basic computer keyboard skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Punctual, friendly, motivated
• Capable of working as part of a team
• Flexible due to the requirement of working an internal rotation

Personal Qualities

• Caring and compassionate disposition
• Commitment to work in a challenging but rewarding environment
• Adaptable to a changing environment
• Conscientious, caring, respectful and personable
• Dedicated

Experience Essential Criteria

• Experience of interacting/working with people in any service environment

Knowledge Essential Criteria

• Basic understanding and desire to work in healthcare
• Some understanding of the role

Training

• Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills in maths and English if required
• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
• Training will be one day a week at the University Hospitals Derby and Burton.

What Happens at the End

• There is no upper age limit to undertake your apprenticeship.
• You will be automatically eligible for positions within the organisation, in line with your qualifications.