Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated individual, to become an Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker working within our Gynaecology services, both at Homerton University Hospital and occasionally at our Community Sites.
You will work closely with Registered Nurses and the multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality care to patients by helping and assisting with routine activities associated with the Ward.
Being a Healthcare Support Worker is a key role that’s at the very heart of healthcare. There are no set entry requirements to become a Healthcare Support Worker, but good literacy and numeracy skills are expected. You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate, which is a requirement for this role.
You will also be expected to complete the level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship, achieving a level 3 diploma in healthcare support.
***Closing date is indicative only. This vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received. ***
Main duties of the job
You will assist with patients, assisting with their mobility and physical comfort and monitoring and recording vital signs. You will Perform pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and phlebotomy, recording and reporting competently. You will assist with specimen collection and labelling. You will assist the Nursing team with ordering and managing stock levels.
You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.
In conjunction with registered staff, you’ll contribute to the assessment of patient’s activities of daily living and the care required.
You’ll undertake and gain the care certificate and work utilising the knowledge and skills gained once achieved, as well as the level 3 apprenticeship standard
***Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for sponsorship***
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Date posted
17 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,618 a year p. a. inc.
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-HCSW-0017-SWNS
Job locations
Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Other Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Other Requirements
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
