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Healthcare Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
| Posting date: | 11 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,615 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 8QN |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7057713/376-PHNAO-0142 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant to join our friendly forward thinking community nursing team.
The community nursing service is located in the Doncaster Care Group, with an integrated Physical and Mental health model developing through the community services, across four localities. The service is part of a forward-thinking Organisation, which supports development and innovation at all levels to enhance the quality of patient care and service development. The Unplanned community nursing team operates 7 days per week 24 the hours per day.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 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.
The successful candidate will be able contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team.
In addition, you will also demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice and to the health and social care programmes.
Carry out agreed activities with patients under the direction and supervision of the nursing professional, senior nurse and qualified staff.
To develop a rapport with patients/carers and encourage them to participate in the treatment programmes and activities.
To observe the general behaviour, ability and response of patients, and report any changes to the professional concerned. To communicate and liaise with appropriate team members or GP if required.
To assist the professional during any form of treatment/intervention where
required. To support the clients/patients to make use of available services and facilities. The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. The post holder is also required to co-operate with Supervisory and Managerial staff to ensure that all relevant
statutory regulations, Policies, Codes of Practice and Departmental safety
procedures are adhered to, and to attend relevant training programmes.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
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****
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Mar 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant to join our friendly forward thinking community nursing team.
The community nursing service is located in the Doncaster Care Group, with an integrated Physical and Mental health model developing through the community services, across four localities. The service is part of a forward-thinking Organisation, which supports development and innovation at all levels to enhance the quality of patient care and service development. The Unplanned community nursing team operates 7 days per week 24 the hours per day.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 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.
The successful candidate will be able contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team.
In addition, you will also demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice and to the health and social care programmes.
Carry out agreed activities with patients under the direction and supervision of the nursing professional, senior nurse and qualified staff.
To develop a rapport with patients/carers and encourage them to participate in the treatment programmes and activities.
To observe the general behaviour, ability and response of patients, and report any changes to the professional concerned. To communicate and liaise with appropriate team members or GP if required.
To assist the professional during any form of treatment/intervention where
required. To support the clients/patients to make use of available services and facilities. The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. The post holder is also required to co-operate with Supervisory and Managerial staff to ensure that all relevant
statutory regulations, Policies, Codes of Practice and Departmental safety
procedures are adhered to, and to attend relevant training programmes.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
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****
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Mar 2025
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