Apprentice Clinical Support Worker

The role is a key part of the nursing team,offering compassionate care to patients, carers, and relatives at the Trust. You will work under the direction of a qualifiedmember of staff to ensure the safe and skilled delivery of a range of clinicaltasks. You will need to maintain a professional appearanceat all times and build positive, respectful relationships with staff, patients,and families. You will protect the privacy, dignity, andconfidentiality of individuals, ensuring that equality and diversity arerespected in everything you do. During your apprenticeship, you will learn thenecessary theory and skills to undertake a range of core clinical skills,including but not limited to :

• Venepuncture, bloodpressure, cannula removal, heart rate monitoring, temperature, swabbing,samples such as urine dip, wound care and simple dressing, pregnancy tests, andcatheter removal and insertion., Understanding your role
• Working under thedirection of a registrant,participate fully in the deliveryof planned nursing care, within the boundaries of your role which mayinclude chaperoning of patients, escorting / transferring of patients and providing 1-1 patient-centred care or caring for agroup of patients that require enhanced care.
• Demonstrates own duties to new startersand supervises work of studentsand healthcare support workers
• Frequent exposureto emotional / distressing events,, breaking of bad news.
• Assist in thecare of patients at end of life and after death.
• Orders suppliesunder the directionof the nurse in charge.
• Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
• Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of ward environment.
• Undertake mandatorytraining and role specific trainingrelevant to role.
• Record and escalate patientphysiological observations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of sepsis and when to escalate to a registrant / medic
• Acts on own initiative when delivering patientcare with supervision accessible.
  
  To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you'll needGCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2,and must not have previously started an apprenticeship in the same field. Youmust also be aged 16+ and have been a resident in the UK / EU for the last threeyears., Good attendance record.
• For community, a driving license and available vehicle to use in conjunction with work., To be eligible to undertake an Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support and has not started an apprenticeship in the same field prior.
• English GCSE Grade A - C, 4 9 or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Maths GCSE Grade A C, 4 9 or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Complete a mandatory BKSB initial maths and English. assessment as part of the apprentice enrolment process.
Desirable
• Any further qualifications and training relevant to this post.
• Care Certificate.
• Health and Social Care GCSE.
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and in writing.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships.
• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
• Willingness to take on tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Can competently perform a range of the core skills listed.
Desirable
• Previous experience of complex health needs.
Experience Desirable
• Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting.
• Experience with NHS digital systems., Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude to change.
• Demonstrate motivation and reliability.
• Demonstrate ability to value others opinions.
• Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working.
• Enthusiastic.
• Respectful.
• Caring.
• Has high standards.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
• Evidence of using ones own initiative.
• Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel.
• Knowledge of basic IT systems.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge.
• Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role.
• To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals. within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues.
Desirable
• Awareness of changing agenda within NHS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
  
  Join us as an Apprentice Clinical Support Worker. You'llwork towards a Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship, earn a competitivesalary, and play a key role in caring for our patients.
This apprenticeship gives you the chance to gain hands-onexperience at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust while studying at WakefieldCollege. You'll pick up useful skills and knowledge that you can take with youon your journey in healthcare. Plus, its an excellent stepping stone forfuture opportunities in nursing! We welcome applicants with no previous careexperience, and well support you throughout your apprenticeship. We provide acomprehensive training programme, starting with the Care Certificate, and aninduction in our award-winning healthcare academy. Our core values of caring, improving, respect, andhigh standards are at the heart of everything we do, and we expect all ourstaff to live by these values every day., We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance : We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.