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. Please submit your application early.
Posts
* 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 these posts based on your potential to contribute to high quality patient care and demonstration of personal values aligned to NHS Lothian Values.
Daily Duties
* 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
* Maintaining stock levels of supplies
* Communicating with patients, relatives, and various team members
Role
You will be supported in your role while learning how to maintain high standards of patient care. You will additionally learn and gain:
* A SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) qualification, embedding learnings into practice. 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
* Between 16–24 years of age* (or to age 29 if you have a disability or care experience)
* Hold a National 4 or above in English and Mathematics or core skills at level 4 achieved within another qualification
If you are under 18 when you start your apprenticeship, regulations around the number of hours you can work apply:
* No more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week
* 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.
We are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn, which will enable you to become a valued member of our team. The answers to our assessment questions are very important and should reflect how 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 to understand how to complete the application form and 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
The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory. If shortlisted, you will be required to attend the following dates and sessions:
Information Session & Group Assessment (In Person, St John’s Hospital in Livingston)
Thursday 5th March
11:00‑15:00
Interviews (In Person)
Week commencing 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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