Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant focuses on the post holder will support the training and development of healthcare support workers (hcsws) across clinical areas.

What the role involves

• The post holder will support the training and development of Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) across clinical areas.
• Delivering induction, the Care Certificate, foundation training, and clinical skills workshops.
• Involves supporting learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for their role, both in the classroom and in clinical practice.
• Requires experience as a Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner, or as a Senior Healthcare Assistant with a relevant Level 5 qualification in health, education, or training.
• Also be expected to maintain up-to-date clinical practice to ensure all teaching reflects current evidence-based practice.
• We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Skills and requirements

• Experience supporting learners, students, or new staff in practice.
• Experience of contributing to learner assessments.
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification.
• Mentoring/Coaching qualification.

Candidate fit

• Patience, respectful communication, careful record keeping, and dependable care standards.