Job Overview
* Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Clinical Support Worker
* Grade: Band 2
* Location: Various across Edinburgh and Lothians
* Contract Duration: Permanent
* Hours: Various
* Closing Date: Monday 2nd March
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We are delighted to announce we are recruiting to a number of entry level Band 2 Clinical Support Worker (CSW) positions. These posts are within the following areas and will be Modern Apprenticeships:
* Ortho Rehab – East Lothian Community Hospital
* Hospital to Home - Gracemount Medical Centre
* Musculoskeletal – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
* Critical Care – Western General Hospital
* Various Departments – St John’s Hospital
We are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our high quality patient care as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out personal care for patients in support of and supervised by registered nurses.
* Carrying out duties to maintain activities of daily living for patient care.
* Ensuring infection control measures are met through cleaning of clinical areas.
* Maintenance of stock levels of supplies.
* Communicating with patients, relatives, and various team members.
Training & Development
* A SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learnings into practice. The underpinning knowledge units include Digital, Working in the Health Sector and the Human Body.
* How to manage yourself in a complex dynamic clinical environment.
* How to address equality & diversity needs of patients & staff.
* How to always ensure patient safety.
* How to establish a report with a multidisciplinary team and gain the confidence of patients and relatives.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress your career.
Eligibility & Conditions
* Between 16 – 24 years of age (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced).
* Hold a National 4 or above in English and Mathematics or core skills at level 4 which were achieved within another qualification.
If you are under 18 when you start your apprenticeship with us there are regulations around the number of hours you can work. You can work no more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week and you should also receive:
* 12 hours uninterrupted break between shifts.
* 2 consecutive days off per week (48 hours).
* 30‑minute break if you work more than 4.5 hours a day.
Please consider this when applying for an apprenticeship in terms of your shift patterns and travel arrangements.
In addition to this we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn and how this will enable you to become a valued member of our team. The answers to our Assessment Questions are therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can‑do attitude. Please note that your CV will not be considered as part of the application process.
Please read all attachments to this advert in full as this gives you helpful information on how to complete the application form as well as what is expected within a Modern Apprenticeship Role.
If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply.
Recruitment Process
* Information Session & Group Assessment (In Person, St John’s Hospital in Livingston) – Thursday 5th March, 11:00–15:00
* Interviews (In Person) – W/C 9th March
Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 27th April. We are unable to alter this date.
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