Question 1

Is this workshop mandatory to all band 3 HCA?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 2

Is this event also open to band 2 HCA who would like to progress to a band 3 position?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 3

Is there a criteria for joining this study day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You must have worked at least more than one year in the Trust as a Healthcare Support Worker or HCA. You must have completed and passed your Care Certificate.

Question 4

Is this a study day? How many hours am I allocated for this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the study day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 with a 1 hour lunch break from 12.00 - 13.00 . You are allocated 7 hours of study for this.

Question 5

Who books my study day on my rota?

Accepted Answer

Your ward manager or Learning Link Nurse does. Before booking this workshop, please speak to your ward manager or Learning Link Nurse, and request this as a study day on your E-roster to make sure you are available on the date of the workshop and that you are allocated study hours.

Question 6

What are the topics discussed in this study day?

Accepted Answer

We will discuss the iCare programme, Understanding the Band 2 and Band 3 Role, Qualities  and Skills of a Buddy, The Buddy Role, Effective Communication, Giving Feedback, Career Talk and Progression

Question 7

Is this a part of the iCare pathway?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

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