Job Description

Do you want to start a career in nursing?



Take your first step into a career in healthcare with an exciting opportunity at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, working in partnership with a college of further education. The apprenticeship offers a supportive pathway into nursing, helping you gain valuable experience to launch your career.

We expect you to:

Be at least 17 years and 9 months of age or over at the expected commencement date



Have good numeracy and literacy skills



Have excellent communication skills



Be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate disposition and the commitment to work in a challenging but rewarding health care environment

As an apprentice, you can expect from us:

Full training by:

Working alongside experienced staff to support you and help gain the practical skills you need



Learning job-specific skills



Achieving the "All Wales NHS HCA Induction within 3 months of commencement



Achieving a Level 2 vocational qualification as a Health Care Assistant within 2 years of commencement



All of your training will be paid for in full



A great experience of working as part of a team, making a real difference



Eligibility criteria for Government Funded Apprenticeships Schemes (Applicable to this post)



Individuals who already hold a degree are not eligible to undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship



Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in the Healthcare



Healthcare Assistant Apprentices will receive appropriate training and guidance to undertake the full range of duties.



Understand the role and willingness to learn and develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills.



The role involves assisting trained staff in delivering care to patients at their most vulnerable times, ensuring dignity and respect is maintained throughout. Assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, assisting with meals and drinks throughout the day. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player. Staff will be supported to complete mandatory training.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.



Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.



Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.



Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.