Job Overview
Are you looking to start your healthcare career within the NHS? Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting New to Care Health Care Support Workers who are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients’ lives whilst gaining valuable skills and qualifications. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best Health Care Support Worker you aspire to be.
Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.
What We Offer
* Paid employment while completing your apprenticeship
* Structured training and development wrapped around these posts
* Supportive team environment to work within
Informal Webinars
Attend our informal webinars. No need to register, just access the session via the links below.
* Wednesday 8th April, 13:00 – 13:45: Join the Meeting
* Friday 10th April, 13:00 – 13:45: Join the Meeting
Main Duties of the Job
You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals – working alongside a reliable and friendly team.
You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.
When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs.
* Support the delivery of person‑centred care under the supervision of registered and non‑registered nursing staff.
* Assist patients with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, meals).
* Help with non‑clinical duties in a ward or department.
* Ensure patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.
Working for Our Organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, and we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Benefits & Training
* Level 2 Health Care Apprenticeship
* Care Certificate training
On successful completion of apprenticeship and care certificate (approximately 8 months), you will have the opportunity to progress to a Band 3 Health Care Assistant role within the Trust.
Core Requirements
* Must be currently in the UK with the right to work
* Meet government apprenticeship eligibility criteria
* High standard of spoken and written English
* These posts do not offer visa sponsorship
Core Tasks
* Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
* Act as an advocate for patients within the department/ward/unit.
* Follow FHFT guidelines, policies, and procedures in maintaining safe working practices for patients and colleagues.
* Ensure that patients receive high quality communication and a good experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, or principles.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Evidence of general education, e.g., GCSEs or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
* Willingness to work towards and complete the Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 apprenticeship
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant experience
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Previous experience which includes team working, communicating with staff and colleagues, and understanding of work practices
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of working in a health care environment
* Experience of dealing with the public
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
* Basic numeracy and literacy
* Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
* Ability to work within a team
* Ability to learn new skills
* Knowledge of how to respect individuality and diversity of patients, their carers, and your colleagues
* Good customer care skills
* Ability to care for people with compassion
* Clear and accurate written and verbal English
* Good basic hygiene skills (e.g., food handling, hand washing)
* Able to listen effectively and demonstrate an empathetic and sensitive approach
* Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
* Punctual and reliable
Values and Behaviours
* We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
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