Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Fernie Brewing Company
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15 months fixed apprenticeship as Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

Are you a caring, kind, and committed individual who is interested to start a career in healthcare? Are you enthusiastic to learn and develop your qualifications while learning in practice? If yes, this is the opportunity for you!

Healthcare Support Workers are the front line of the healthcare system and are a vital part of the team in supporting patients in different clinical areas. We are looking for keen, compassionate, and dedicated Apprentice Healthcare Support Workers to join our team at West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Apprentice HCSWs are individuals without prior qualification and experience related to the healthcare setting but are ready to start learning and at the same time being in paid employment in the same role.

As this is an apprenticeship role, you will be required to undertake Off-the-Job/in-house training, online learning, and one-to-one sessions to develop your skills to prepare you for your End Point Assessment. You will also have tripartite reviews with your experienced Practice Development Nurse and line manager. On completion of your apprenticeship, there will be various career progression opportunities available such as nursing, radiography, digital and technology, data, or business administration.

Clinical Support Role

Under direct supervision, assist with the delivery of care plan as described by the Registered Nurse/Midwife. Assist patients with their care needs as required, reporting any change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse/midwife. Support the Registered Nurse/Midwife and other health professionals with the mobilization or transfer of patients. Develop awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the registered Nurse/Midwife. Have an awareness of patient’s dietary needs, delivering meals, providing patients with drinks where necessary, and providing assistance with eating and drinking if required. Demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of individual patients and their carers/families. Develop an awareness of vulnerable patients and their safeguarding needs. Under supervision, take and record the patients' observations (e.g. temperature, blood pressure) as required and inform the registered nurse/midwife of any changes in the patient’s condition. Support the patients with their elimination needs, recording quantities and frequency on the relevant documentation charts as prescribed by the Registered Nurse/Midwife. Develop an awareness of effective pressure area care and skin assessment, supporting the patient to maintain their skin integrity.

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