Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Hall End, Sandwell
Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker
£25,272 a year
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Hall End, Sandwell
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 31 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 08-08-2026 (In 2 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Hall End, Sandwell
Full Job Description
Introduction
Sandwell Undertake aspects of basic nursing care and support the professionally qualified multidisciplinary team ensuring high standard of patient care.
Deliver care under the supervision of qualified members of the team.
Recognise, review and report any change to patient’s / client’s condition.
About the Employer
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust employs over 8000 staff. We understand that work is only one part of life. We are committed to helping our colleagues achieve the best possible work/life balance. We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it.What You'll Do
Main Duties:
- Contribute to the delivery of care and clinical activity in accordance with agreed plan of care and appropriate policies, procedures and protocols of ward / department
- Report any alteration in patients’ / client’s condition including the initiation of emergency action to the qualified clinical nurse
- To be aware of spiritual, cultural and religious needs of patients and to ensure care provided is particularly sensitive to those needs
- Collect specimens of urine, faeces, or sputum as directed by qualified clinical nurse, ensuring its safe storage / transport or disposal as appropriate
Training Outcome
After successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will continue to work as a healthcare assistant. Further career progression could be offered, such as student nursing associate (Level 5 foundation degree).
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - 1-9 or equivalent
- Essential - Level 2 in direct care - Healthcare - Level 2 or equivalent
Course Information
Course: Senior healthcare support worker (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Shift pattern working is required including some evenings and weekends.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE TRUST
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.