Swansea Bay University Health Board | Cancer Services Health Care Support Worker Apprentice /

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board.
We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received.
Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with the potential to move into a permanent Band 2 HCSW role on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
This is a work-based training programme, with protected study time to complete a level 2 qualification in Clinical Health Care Support.
The programme is delivered on site with our training providers and in the workplace where you will be learning on the job while receiving training from experienced staff.
Based in the Cancer Services directorate of the Neath Port Talbot / Singleton Service Delivery Group, you will work under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses to support the provision of patient care whilst working as a member of the team and maintaining a safe environment.
This is a training role within a designated area where the you will work alongside colleagues to undertake a range of supervised duties.
The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.
Main duties of the job
Swansea Bay University Health Board in partnership with our training provider partners to offer the opportunity to complete an new training programme where you will complete and apprenticeship in Health Care Support at Level 2 based within the Oncology and Haematology Ward at Singleton Hospital.
This will consist of a work placement within your allocated ward supported by teaching sessions to ensure that the apprentice has the relevant knowledge and skills to work effectively delivering safe patient care within the Health Board.
Candidates should be caring, self motivated, willing to learn and have a positive, can-do attitude and approach to be part of a team that delivers a high quality patient care to all.
All applicants must:
• be aged 18+ for the Mental Health posts
• be resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years
• not be in any form of formal government-funded education qualifications
• have a good general standard of GCSE education or equivalent
• not hold a Level 2 NVQ in Health Care Support, a similar subject, or at an equivalent level
• not have a Degree
This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with the potential to move into a permanent Band 2 HCSW role on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a work-based training programme, with protected study time to complete a level 2 qualification in Clinical Health Care Support.
The programme is delivered on site with our training providers and in the workplace where you will be learning on the job while receiving training from experienced staff.
To work under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses to support the provision of patient care whilst working as a member of the team and maintaining a safe environment.
This is a training role within a designated area where the you will work alongside colleagues to undertake a range of supervised duties.
The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Good standard of education Skills Essential criteria Identified Skills in application Experience Essential criteria Gave relevant examples of experience
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices.
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities.
A disability will not prejudice your application.
If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply.
All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route.
Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK .
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download JD / PS English (PDF, 728.5KB) JD / PS Welsh (PDF, 728.5KB) OH Form (PDF, 640.5KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) Guidance notes for Applicants (PDF, 278.7KB) Applicant Guide (PDF, 624.8KB)