This 24-month Level 3 Health Care Assistant apprenticeship at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust starts with a January 2027 cohort. Apprentices carry out delegated clinical care, including observations, patient assessment, escalation of concerns and record keeping. Training with a local provider includes onsite tutor support and study release, and the rota covers days, nights, weekends and bank holidays for at least 30 hours a week. Applicants with a qualification above Level 3 are excluded unless they can show new skills, and no visa sponsorship is available.
What the job involves
- Carry out delegated clinical duties in line with patient care plans, with minimal supervision
- Take observations including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, pulse, respiration and glucose
- Collect and test urine, faecal and sputum samples and wound swabs
- Take part in patient assessment and elevate concerns to other clinical staff
- Obtain consent before giving care in line with Trust policy
- Provide clinical care under infection prevention and health and safety policies
- Maintain the work environment and equipment, taking action on faults and ordering supplies
- Support patients to self-care and independence
- Promote health education specific to the clinical area
- Keep effective records and communicate with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
- Input information into the electronic patient record and written notes, following confidentiality rules
- Undertake non-routine duties and take decisions within own area of responsibility
Qualifications
- Education in maths and English, or equivalent demonstrable experience
Skills & knowledge
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a healthcare setting
- Awareness of healthcare work, policies and procedures
- Commitment to providing high quality patient care
Other
- No qualification above Level 3 unless new skills can be demonstrated
- Able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week on the rota
What’s offered
- Release for study sessions
- Supported time to explore other areas of the organisation
- Onsite tutor support
- Nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma
- Progression to a Band 3 Senior HCSW role with a salary increase
- Option to progress to degree-level apprenticeship training
- Invitation to request less than full time or flexible working
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
