Senior Healthcare Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job overview

An exciting opportunity as arisen to join the Healthcare Assistant team. We are seeking enthusiastic caring and compassionate applicants to expand the existing team.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.  Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.  This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.  Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living that they cannot achieve alone, seeking advice from and reporting to Registered Nurses in demonstrating initiative.
• Always maintaining patient dignity and promoting patient independence. Allowing for individual expression emotionally and of their personality and acting as a chaperone when required.
• Observing patients and reporting to Registered Nurses verbally and in writing, especially with regard to untoward incidents.
• Carrying out simple nursing procedures as instructed at the discretion of Registered Nurses, reporting on and recording findings, (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate, maintaining fluid balance charts, diet charts, testing urine, weighing patients).
• Assisting Registered Nurses in the care of those requiring full nursing care.
• At the discretion of Registered Nurses, escorting patients between departments in the Hospital and on therapeutic outings.
• Developing and maintaining self-awareness during inter-personal contact with patients; demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, compassion and understanding.
• Carrying out therapeutic and recreational programs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.