Job Description
Trainee Assistant Practitioners (TAP)
Band 3rising toBand4after 27 months of the training programme
Monday to Sunday shift work – 37.5 hour pro rata posts available for the duration of the TAP programme of study
Would you like the opportunity to invest in your future by developing your skills and knowledge as well as meeting patient’s needs to a very high standard? If you have a compassionate and caring attitude and are motivated, enthusiastic and interested in developing your career within the health service then this could be the opportunity for you.
You must have a minimum of 1 year clinicalexperience of working in an acute hospital or community health and social care setting in a clinical role (refer to job specification for area specific entry criteria).
Have completed the Care Certificate and functional skills, level 2 English and Maths or GCSE equivalent as a minimum.
You will be expected to undertake the level 5 Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship incorporating the Foundation Degree with Sheffield College attending a minimum of 1 day per week for 27 months and pass all relevant assessments (exams, assignments and portfolios) as well as completing a range of generic and local competencies. Holidays will need to be taken around the commitments of the programme so you can meet all of the academic requirements.
You need to be very motivated, and able to demonstrate good written, verbal and IT skills, with the ability to communicate with all members of the health care team. Putting the patient first must be your priority and a track record of providing high quality care is essential.
Successful candidates will be offered a position in one of the following areas:
BDGH Theatres: Gynae/Urology (272-5298361-A)
MMH Theatres: Ophthalmic (272-5298361-A)
DRI Theatres: Head & Neck (272-5298361-A)
There are also positions available in the following areas on separate advert, for your application:
Vocational Education (272-5298361)
Radiology (272-5298361-B)
All candidates must be able to work across all DBTH sites . Candidates are required to remain working at the DBTH for a minimum 18 months on completion of the training programme.
If you want to apply for this development opportunity please submit an online application form via Join the Team website.Your Matron or equivalent line manager will be your first reference and this must be provided prior to interview via a letter of recommendation – you must inform your referee of your application reference number.
Internal Applicants (working for DBTH) must have letter of recommendations from both ward / department manager & matron submitted to the recruitment team prior to the closing date. The email address for recruitment is [email protected]
1st Academic assessments held face to face on 26.6.2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Interviews will be held on 13thJuly 2023, these could potentially be held virtually via Microsoft teams.
For further information please read the attached job description and person specification