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Job overview
Trainee Programme to complete competency booklet.
Are you passionate about wanting the absolute best care for patients and are you prepared to engage in a 12 week local training programme to develop vital skills to become a Health Care Assistant ?
Main duties of the job
Have you always wanted to work in the NHS caring for people who are unwell? Do you want to work in a caring and forward thinking NHS Trust who will support you to achieve your ambition to be a health care assistant?Are you passionate about wanting the absolute best care for patients and are you prepared to engage in a 12 week local training programme to develop vital skills to become a Health Care Assistant ?
Following successful completion of the competencies within the trainee contract and a final review meeting will be held to review your 12 week traineeship, if considered successful, the Trust will offer you a permanent Band 2 Healthcare Assistant post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Trainee Programme
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Care
Essential
- Care Experience
Essential
Essential
- Has the application been fully completed
- Is the application legible
- Is there evidence of understanding of the role they are applying for in the supporting application? E.g reference to caring for people, supporting washing/dressing and feeding needs?
- Has the applicant stated why they want to undertake this trainee role
- Is there reference to how personal experience, professional experience and relevant information will enhance their role?
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This advert is for Trainee Health Care Assistant with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in MHH/WHH/IMC. It is listed as a Junior Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £11.44 Per Hour. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 weeks (3 months). The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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