patient care professional Haslemere, England
Job description
We are a highly specialist hospital for people with very complex medical needs that have often been caused by an acquired brain injury or serious neurological condition. We provide a comfortable, homely environment for 40 patients who are highly dependent, need very detailed care plans, skilled care and treatment.
Are you interested in a career in nursing? We can help you develop your career. To provide the appropriate level of care we put training at the front and centre of what we do. Some of our Registered Nurses started with us as Health Care Assistants, could this be you?
What will the apprentice be doing?
- All aspects of daily patient care
- Assisting nurses with respiratory management of patients with complex neuro-disability
- Helping rehab patients achieve their goals
Relevant skills include:
Teamwork approach and good communication.
Personal qualities:
Non-judgemental approach, patience and caring for people.
Useful insight into this role:
The work can be physically demanding and does involve moving and handling.
Employee benefits:
Great Working Environment - Holy Cross is a situated in an enviable location.
Uniform - Where staff are required to wear a uniform it is provided free of charge. We expect staff to wear their uniform as intended and to ensure they are clean and tidy at all times. Staff are responsible for laundering their own uniforms.
Free parking - Staff car parking is available free of charge, although where it is possible, we do encourage staff to use public transport.
Staff dining room and rest area - The staff dining room serves freshly cooked food at very affordable prices. The dining room is open every day for breakfast, lunch and supper. A microwave is available for night staff to heat their own food. Free tea and coffee is available 24-hours a day to all staff during their breaks.
Staff discount - Staff receive a 20 per cent discount on outpatient physiotherapy services.
Gym - Staff have use of our well equipped gym at The Physiotherapy Centre.
Holiday Cottage - Staff are able to use our holiday cottage by the sea at a reduced rate
Staff handbook - Every new member of staff will be issued with their own copy of the staff handbook.
Accommodation - We are able to offer on-site accommodation with en-suite shower rooms, shared kitchen and living room. This is subject to availability.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Adult Care Worker
- Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English and Maths (if GCSE grade 4 is not already achieved)
- You will do your training at Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere, Surrey
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential to progress to:
- Health Care Assistant
- Senior Health Care Assistant
- Health Care Assistant Extended role
- Trainee Nursing Associate
Nursing Associate
Days/hours: 5 days over 7-day period
Shift timings: 07:45 – 15:00, 13:45 – 20:45 and 1 full day 07:45 – 20:45.
Total hours per week: 37.5
Successful completion of this apprenticeship will lead to full-time employment and further training opportunities with this employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,543.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Physical setting:
- Hospital
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
