HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER ACADEMY

The academy has been set up in conjunction with the Integrated Care System (ICB) for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, to deliver induction training to Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) who are new to care.

In conjunction with Telford College, training is delivered in purposebuilt facilities, including a skills lab. The Academy timetable ensures all HCSWs have the right basic skills in place before entering a clinical environment, including statutory and mandatory training and the theoretical aspects of the care certificate, whilst showcasing collaborative teaching from partner organisations, across the ICB, giving candidates the confidence to be able to deliver safe patient care. Here at SaTH, in order to pastorally support new to the Trust HCSWs, we have introduced buddy training for established HCSWs, who can practically support the new individuals as they settle into their roles.