Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a 1,000 bed teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care. We work closely with the University of East Anglia's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to train health professionals and undertake clinical research. We also run Cromer and District Hospital on the north Norfolk coast and this hospital was redeveloped in a £15 million scheme, opening in March 2012.

Our staff of more than 7,000 treat more than 800,000 people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and from GPs around the country.

We have a range of more specialist services such as cancer care and radiotherapy, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, children’s medicine and surgery, and specialist care for sick and premature babies.

We have world class facilities, highly skilled staff and low infection rates. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

**Job title** Apprentice Healthcare Assistant – Paediatrics **Role Summary** Short‑term (14 month) apprenticeship providing hands‑on support to registered nurses in paediatric wards. Apprentices will develop clinical skills across diverse paediatric settings, including medical, surgical, high‑dependency, day procedures and oncology units, while delivering family‑centred care. **Expectations** - Complete a recognised college apprenticeship programme in Health Care Support. - Demonstrate compassion, self‑motivation, and effective communication with children, families and multidisciplinary teams. - Participate in cross‑unit redeployment to meet clinical demand. - Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and patient confidentiality. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist with routine nursing observations (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood‑pressure). - Support feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and mobilisation of children from newborn to adolescence. - Provide emotional and practical support to families, including basic information and reassurance. - Perform ward duties such as cleaning, patient transport and ward preparation. - Participate in hand‑over and multidisciplinary team meetings. - Adhere to infection control, medication handling and documentation procedures. - Undertake additional training in specialised paediatric areas (e.g., oncology, allergy challenges, neonatal care). **Required Skills** - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to follow written guidance and maintain accurate records. - Teamworking, adaptability and a patient‑centric attitude. - Basic competency in clinical observation and data recording. - Knowledge of infection‑control principles and health‑and‑safety regulations. **Required Education & Certifications** - Entry on a Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship in Health Care Support or equivalent. - Completion of basic First Aid and CPR (or willingness to complete upon induction). - Current statutory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or eligibility for HCPC registration upon programme completion.

Colney, United kingdom

On site

13-11-2025