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SalaryPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE POST. To undergo formal apprenticeship training, in order to gain the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a Healthcare Assistant. The apprentice will undergo initial formal training in order to achieve the competences required by the National Care Certificate after the first 3 months of the apprenticeship. During the first 3 months of training, the apprentice will be allocated a Registered Nurse as a mentor to provide support to achieve the required competences to achieve the Care Certificate, and an experienced Healthcare Assistant as a buddy for guidance. The apprentice will have to complete key evidence including Competency Based Assessments (CBAs) in order to be assessed and deemed competent. Once the Care Certificate has been successfully completed, the apprentice will continue training to complete the agreed apprenticeship standard, but will be able to work with less direct supervision carrying out Healthcare Assistant duties. They will still receive off the job training in line with apprenticeship regulations, which will include any workplace training which develops their skills and competence. The apprentice will still need to work in situations where supervision and guidance is readily available until the apprenticeship has been successfully completed.
