Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Our apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with a leading provider, Barnsley College, to ensure you are fully supported through a high-quality training programme. You are expected to complete the care certificate during the programme. You will be expected to fulfil the role and responsibilities by the end of the training period, and a development plan will be put in place by your line manager confirming the competencies they expect you to develop during that time. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress to an equivalent band 3 as a Health care assistant with a qualification of Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support.

An enhanced DBS check will be performed by the practice ahead of the post holder's start date.

Main duties of the job

Working under the nurse team, the post holder will deliver routine clinical and non-clinical duties including patient treatment and care. The level 3 HCA will be taught how to provide care following policy, procedures and protocols, as well as exercising autonomy on non-complex decisions. HCAs may also provide supervision to more senior staff members. Tasks may include clinical activities like taking bloods, sorting patient samples, restocking clinical equipment, chaperoning and supporting our nursing team with complex patient activities. Please note you may have to conduct patient home visits to provide patient care.

About us

We are a well-respected team of 6 GP partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 3 practice Nurses, 4 HCAs, and over 20 Admin staff. GMS Practice in Southwest Sheffield close to the Peak District National Park. We have a diverse population of over 13,500 patients over 2 locations.

Job responsibilities

Working within the Healthcare/Nursing Team you will be trained to a high standard to complete the following duties:

• First aid
• Annual Reviews
• Room Stocking
• BMR
• Stitch removal
• Blood pressure
• Vaccinations including seasonal flu vaccines, shingles, pneumonia etc.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients when required

Confidentiality and Record Keeping

• Act at all times with regard to the confidentiality and sensitivity of issues with patients, their care and treatment.
• All contacts you have with patients must be recorded on the computer.

Additional Responsibilities

• To comply with Practice Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations.
• Any other duties as requested by the employer that do not exceed the level of responsibility expected for the grade of post.

Person Specification

Experience

• No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Maths & English GCSE Grade 4 or above.

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.