Responsibilities
* Work under the supervision of the practitioner and staff members delivering high‑quality care.
* Provide assistance and support to a broad spectrum of service users and the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Assist with the daily workload within a department.
* Gain relevant work‑based learning in a healthcare environment.
* Become prepared and knowledgeable within the working environment and work toward gaining a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support Worker.
Apprenticeship & Training
Upon successful completion, further NHS apprenticeships are available – Level 3 equivalent to 2 A levels, Level 5 equivalent to an undergraduate degree, Level 6 equivalent to a degree. This post is strictly subject to satisfactory completion of the Care Certificate Programme within the first 12 weeks of commencement.
Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, or who have a disability requiring workplace support (two‑tick pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
We recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encouraging BAME, LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and hold a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme.
The apprenticeship will include the Care Certificate and in‑house courses. Successful applicants can develop their careers through this funded training programme. Staff new to the Trust will be employed under an apprentice contract so that they 'earn while they learn'. Rotation opportunities are available in all NHS clinical areas.
Eligibility
Applicants must provide evidence of GCSE Maths and English certificates level A–E 9–3 or functional skills L1/2.
A qualified DBS check is required. Successful applicants pay for their own DBS through salary deduction.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Flexible working offers choice in where, when, and how we work. All arrangements are balanced to maintain safe and effective patient care.
We provide a range of health and care services to over 500 000 people in Northumberland and North Tyneside. Our trusts include specialist emergency, general, and community hospitals.
Benefits include a generous annual leave and pension scheme, access to a Wellbeing Hub, staff network groups, opportunity to lease cars and home electronics, salary sacrifice savings scheme, paid annual leave, compulsory training, protected study time, NHS discounts, and the chance to earn while studying.
How to Apply
Submit your application before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the required number of suitable applications.
Applicants should read the applicant guidance notes before submitting. Contact the HR Recruitment Team at 0191 203 1415 option 2 for reasonable adjustments.
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