• Job Description

  Req#: C9438-25-0259?language=en&page=84&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We're delighted to launch our brand-new Healthcare Assistant Apprentice role and we cannot wait to help you change your future. We are looking for those of you who are:o kind & compassionateo love interacting with peopleo want to provide careo good at communicatingo great team playersWe want you to join us and grow/develop to become whatever you want to be - we'll be right by your side supporting you every step of the way.Your first few weeks will be classroom based whilst you learn all the primary skills needed to do the role and you'll achieve our bespoke Care Certificate which is embedded into this apprenticeship. We'll provide all the training needed so when you step out onto the ward/area you are going to work on, you can be confident in your abilities and ability to contribute straight away in the workplace.Its important we recruit people with the right personal skills & attributes, so our interviews and assessments will be really practically focused, less about interview questions and more about giving you the chance to show us your potential, what you could bring to the role and your willingness to learn.We promise that you will make a difference to our patients every single day and we know that's what will really motivate you. Just bring along your caring approach, supportive attitude, great communication skills and empathetic nature and you really will thrive here in our Hospitals.

  Main duties of the job

  Being a Healthcare Assistant is a wonderful & really valued role. You'll play a key role in the care of our patients, helping with the day-to-day needs of patients through helping with personal care, meals and mobility, as well as performing checks such as taking temperatures, pulse and respiration rate.Sometimes the role will be tough, you may see and be involved in some difficult things involving our patients, be busy and deliver some very direct personal care. We don't want to shy away from that and we do know that this part of the role isn't for everyone, however, for the right people, providing all kinds of support to our patients to meet their needs will be what makes you thrive. We do help train you all to deal with all aspects of the role and also offer pastoral support to everyone.

  We have over 10,000 staff in our organisation, all working towards the same aim which is to ensure our patients receive the very best care. We can't promise you will meet them all, but you will work with dozens of different people all performing different roles so you have the chance to learn so much. We offer you such an opportunity to join one of our many friendly and dedicated teams where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way, nurtured and developed by our award-winning Education Team.Want to drop in for more information with Jane & Michelle:16th June 2025 1 - 3pm LIFE Centre, Chorley Hospital27th June 2025 2pm - 4pm Education Centre 1, Royal Preston Hospital

  About us

  If you've always aspired to work for the NHS, to care for people & work alongside motivated teams, then you are going to love this role. We'll invest in you and your development by supporting you, ensuring you keep up-to-date with all clinical competencies and from day one you will be supported to achieve qualifications in healthcare as well as meet the government standards for care within the NHS.We'll support you on a development pathway if you want to go on to progress to a Senior HCA Level 3, a Trainee Nurse Associate Level 4 or a Registered Nurse in the future, with opportunities to apply for nurse training at one of our partner education providers (subject to entry requirements).We are teaching hospitals, so there is a strong educational focus here, however we also know that some people want to undertake a role and thrive in it without feeling the need to undertake additional study. That is ok too, there is never any pressure on any colleagues, we will support you in whatever way works best for you.We work on a shift basis as our patients need our care and attention 24 hours a day 7 days a week so everyone gets involved working different shifts to ensure our patients receive the best care. You will usually work a four shift system; early, late, twilight and nights.We cannot wait to welcome you to our interview and assessments days to show us what you are made of!

  Details

  Date posted

  09 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £12,514 a year Per annum. Pro Rata

  Contract

  Apprenticeship

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  438-PB3175

  Job locations

  Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley Hospital

  Preston/Chorley

  PR2 9HT

  
  

  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.

  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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills at a minimum of Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 2/Grade A*-C/Grade 4-9

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrate a good level of communication skills
  • An understanding of confidentiality and its application

  Desirable

  • Previous experience caring for individuals (including family members)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills at a minimum of Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 2/Grade A*-C/Grade 4-9

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrate a good level of communication skills
  • An understanding of confidentiality and its application

  Desirable

  • Previous experience caring for individuals (including family members)

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley Hospital

  Preston/Chorley

  PR2 9HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley Hospital

  Preston/Chorley

  PR2 9HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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