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Trainee Assistant Practitioner - Apprenticeship

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
12 Dec 2022

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Job Details

Job summary

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Assistant Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. 37.5 hours over 6 days - requirement to support external training sessions at Teeside University

Main duties of the job

This apprenticeship position offers candidates the opportunity to train to become a Healthcare Assistant Practitioner by combining university study with hands-on experience in the workplace.

The apprenticeship takes two years to complete, during which time you will be employed in a healthcare role whilst studying part-time for a foundation degree in Health and Social Care. You will work as an integral part of the clinical team to provide a high standard of patient centered care meeting the needs of patients, consultants and colleagues. Under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner, you will train and develop in implementing care for patients, contributing to the assessment of care needs and carrying out an agreed range of clinical procedures.

The apprenticeship is suited to healthcare support workers wishing to develop into Allied Health Professional roles, such as ODP. Physiotherapy and Radiography, and provides a range of learning modules to support your continuing personal and professional development.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will achieve an FdSc Health & Social Care qualification. You may also have the opportunity to further develop your career by accessing a shortened degree apprenticeship in your area of specialism.

About us

The Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries alongside access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities
  • and much more!

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

Date posted

23 November 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19,987.50 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0196-22-8610

Job locations

Thornbury Hospital

312 Fulwood Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 3BR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Course Structure:
  • Core modules are studied by all, and a generic set of competencies are completed in a Portfolio.
  • Each year, learners will study Specialist modules that are specific to their chosen pathway: Health & Social Care (Nursing), Theatres, Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) and Radiography.
  • Modules will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams with the exception of one module per year which will be delivered face to face at university in order to consolidate clinical practice.
  • The course provides a range of modules to support your continuing personal and professional development,

Study Requirements:
  • 20% off the job training
  • Block delivery structure

Qualification Achieved:
  • Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice

Duties of this role include:
  • To work as an integral part of the clinical team to provide a high standard of patient centred care meeting the needs of patients, colleagues, and consultants. Your level of training and experience means you work under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Healthcare Professional.
  • Supporttheteam todeliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
  • Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect, and dignity.
  • Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
  • Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
  • Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients, demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.


Job description

Job responsibilities

Course Structure:
  • Core modules are studied by all, and a generic set of competencies are completed in a Portfolio.
  • Each year, learners will study Specialist modules that are specific to their chosen pathway: Health & Social Care (Nursing), Theatres, Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) and Radiography.
  • Modules will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams with the exception of one module per year which will be delivered face to face at university in order to consolidate clinical practice.
  • The course provides a range of modules to support your continuing personal and professional development,

Study Requirements:
  • 20% off the job training
  • Block delivery structure

Qualification Achieved:
  • Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice

Duties of this role include:
  • To work as an integral part of the clinical team to provide a high standard of patient centred care meeting the needs of patients, colleagues, and consultants. Your level of training and experience means you work under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Healthcare Professional.
  • Supporttheteam todeliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
  • Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect, and dignity.
  • Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
  • Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
  • Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients, demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.


Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English language GCSE Grade at grade 4 / C or above or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
  • Hold a Level 3 qualification (A-levels or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or provide evidence of ability to work at Level 3 in an appropriate healthcare environment.


Desirable

  • Some understanding or experience of healthcare - preferrably theatre based - would be preferred but not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English language GCSE Grade at grade 4 / C or above or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
  • Hold a Level 3 qualification (A-levels or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or provide evidence of ability to work at Level 3 in an appropriate healthcare environment.


Desirable

  • Some understanding or experience of healthcare - preferrably theatre based - would be preferred but not 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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Thornbury Hospital

312 Fulwood Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 3BR

Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Thornbury Hospital

312 Fulwood Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 3BR

Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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