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Main area
Clinical
Grade
Apprentice (Age Dependant)
Contract
15 months (Apprenticeship (15 months))
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (30-37.5)
Job ref
320-PLD-CAH-0196
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Various
Town
Derby
Salary
£12,514 - £18,293 pro rata pa (Age Dependent)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Apprentice in Health

Apprentice (Age Dependant)

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a number of caring, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our group of apprentice healthcare support workers to work at:

  • Royal Derby Hospital
  • Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby
  • Queens Hospital, Burton
  • Samuel Johnson, Lichfield
  • Sir Robert Peel, Tamworth

You will be required to work a full rotation of shifts including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays appropriate to your clinical area. If you require part time hours, we can only consider 30 hours per week as the minimum.

Under 18’s – 7.5 hours a day with 2 consecutive days off, no nights due to working time directive

18’s and over – 12.5 hours a day

As an apprentice you will be working in a supported learning environment developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours for the role during the apprenticeship period.  This is an exciting opportunity to take a first step into a career in healthcare.

There is no upper age limit for you to undertake your apprenticeship with us! Not only will you have the opportunity to undertake your Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health; you will also be automatically eligible for positions within our organisation, in line with your qualification i.e. Healthcare Assistant, on successful completion of your qualification.

Main duties of the job

  • Communication
  • Personal Care
  • Assisting with nutrition and hydration
  • Teamworking
  • Infection Control
  • Safeguarding
  • Monitoring patient observations
  • Patient Handling
  • Stock taking, rotation and ordering
  • Adhering to all Trust policies and procedure

Advert Closing Date: 5th February 2025

Interview & Assessment Date: 28th February 2025

Please note, if you are invited to an interview & assessment, they will be on the same day and NO alternative dates will be offered. The interviews take place in the morning of the 28th February 2025, via MS Teams and the face-to-face assessment will take place in the afternoon, at Queens Hospital Burton.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please state clearly on your application form:

  • Each individual qualification you have obtained that is essential for the role
  • Which location you would prefer to work in
  • Why do you want to undertake this Apprenticeship? (In your supporting information)
    What can you offer to our organisation? (In your supporting information)

Salary: 

Age Hourly Per Annum
Under 18's £6.40 £12,514.32
18-20 years old £6.89 £13,468.54
21-22 years old £8.78 £17,164.17
Over 23's £9.36 £18,293.39

 

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person specification

Education, Training and Quals

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Maths & English 3-9(A-D) or equivalent qualification e.g. Functional Skills Level 1

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of interacting/working with people in any service environment

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic understanding and desire to work in healthcare Has some understanding of the role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Age Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Apprentice & Vocational Team
Job title
Apprentice & Vocational Team
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785414
Additional information

For further details / informal visit regarding opportunities at Derby Royal Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital please contact:

Sam Munyoro
Clinical Educator on 01332 786470
[email protected]

For further details / informal visit regarding opportunities at Queens Hospital, Burton, Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Lichfield and Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital, Tamworth please contact:

Joy Borrington
Work based Learning Facilitator on 01283 511511 Ext 2097
[email protected]

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