Overview
Support the Registered Nursing staff in providing assistance and personal care for patients within University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).
We are looking to recruit passionate and enthusiastic people who would like to start their career within a healthcare setting. If you are passionate about caring for others and are ready to begin a rewarding career with us, we would love to hear from you.
Route available
* NO previous Healthcare experience: Trainee HCSW - 75% of a band 2 - £18,348 + enhancements
1. You will have NO previous experience of working within care.
2. You are required to study a level 2 health and social care related qualification alongside your working role.
Requirements
* You must be aged 16 or over.
* Be a resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years.
* Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education.
* Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from their current UK occupational health provider or UK GP.
* Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post.
Responsibilities
* Support the Nursing staff in providing high quality patient centred care and assistance with personal care where required.
* Participate in a robust induction and Ready to care programme with an Advocate team to support career development.
* Undertake a basic literacy test at the Recruitment Centre as part of shortlisting; participate in interview if successful.
Recruitment process & closing
* The Recruitment Centre will be arranged for shortlisted applicants to demonstrate care responsibilities and assess suitability.
* Closing Date: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as you can if interested.
* This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.
Values & recruitment
* Recruiting to values: you will be invited to interview using a Values Based Interview to explore how and why you do what you do.
* Review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours Framework and Values Based Recruitment Factsheet prior to applying.
* Applications should reflect understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours with examples from work experience and/or personal life.
About UHCW
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. The Trust is committed to building an inclusive organisation that values diverse talents and fosters equality, dignity and autonomy.
Notes
Successful applicants will be placed on a waiting list until a suitable vacancy becomes available in the Trust. The Supporting Information in your application should reflect the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.
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