Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

If you are looking to start your career in healthcare and are passionate about providing excellent care for patients and our service users this position could be for you. You will be working closely with the clinical team to build your knowledge and skills in the healthcare profession. The service focuses on patients requiring rehabilitation following an acute episode of illness and provides treatment and intervention for patients with long term conditions including Stroke rehabilitation.
Please note applicants who hold an existing Healthcare related degree will not be eligible for the Apprenticeship funding and will not be condsidered for the post.
Additionally, please note if your are non-UK national to be eligible for the apprenticeship you will need to have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for education purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EUSS., Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to work within and support a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidates will be supported to complete the Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeships based on previous experience or qualifications. NHFT will also provide a high level of support and training, giving the opportunity to learn valuable new skills.
The successful applicants will be given an 18 months fixed contract to work as an Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker. Or 2 years if you are undertaking a level 3 qualification.
Upon successful completion of assigned apprenticeship individuals displaying NHFT's expected values and behaviours for healthcare professionals with be signposted to vacancies within the Trust. This excellent opportunity offers successful committed applicants career opportunities to maximise your potential and develop within the caring profession with an outstanding trust.
To promote progression and career opportunities to support our "Grow your Own" strategy further opportunities may be made available and build an individual career path onto the:
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3
Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner Level 5
Registered Nurse Degree level 6
Further Allied professions may also become available.

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust "NHFT" is extremely proud to say that we continue to be recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a provider of outstanding care. We are excited to be able offer a number of Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship positions across our Community Hospitals Service.