Overview
🌟 Join Our Team as a Modern Apprentice in Healthcare! 🌟
NHS Lanarkshire are delighted to announce a vacancy in Lanarkshire for a Modern Apprenticeship - Social Services and Healthcare - Health Care Assistant (Acute).
Key Details
* Locations: This post will be based in ward 5 at University Hospital Hairmyers.
* Duration: Fixed term post for 12 months starting from the 20th of January 2026. Part-time hours available with pro-rata salary.
* Eligibility: Applicants should be aged 16 to 24 years old on 1st of December 2025, or up to 29 years for applicants who have a disability or those with care experience. Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 5/National 5 level.
More information can be found in the job pack attached to this advert.
What We Offer
* Training: Gain invaluable on-the-job training to develop a diverse range of healthcare procedures and skills.
* Qualification: Work towards achieving a Level 6 SCQF Qualification in Social Services and Healthcare with South Lanarkshire College, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
* Support: You will be well supported on this Modern Apprenticeship Programme with a dedicated workplace buddy, a Job Coach from the in-house Employability Team and regular networking sessions with other apprentices.
What We're Looking For
* Motivated Individuals: Highly motivated and committed individuals eager to join our Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
* Skills: Strong communication, a passion for providing high level patient care, and the ability to understand various procedures and processes. Must be comfortable providing personal care to patients as this is a hands-on role.
* Interest: A particular interest in healthcare roles, with a positive attitude towards work and professional development.
Duties as a Healthcare Assistant
* Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
* Helping patients eat their meals.
* Assisting patients with getting up and going to bed.
* Supporting patients with washing, oral care, bathing and dressing.
* Assisting with visits to the toilet or changing incontinence aids.
* Caring for patients at the end of their lives.
Additional Information
No Prior Experience Necessary: This Modern Apprenticeship welcomes applicants with limited work experience, including school leavers.
How to Apply: Please complete our online application form. Find out more about the roles, our Modern Apprenticeship programme, and the application process by joining one of our online MS Teams sessions:
* Monday 3rd of November at 2pm: Interest call 1
* Tuesday 4th of November at 11am: Interest call 2
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions for guidance before applying.
For full details about this Modern Apprenticeship and the recruitment process, please refer to the attached job pack. For any informal enquiries, contact Samina Saine, Employability Officer/Job Coach (email provided in the job advert).
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career with NHS Lanarkshire. Apply now and embark on a rewarding path of growth and development.
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, contact Nicole McMillan (email provided in the job advert) with the job title and reference number in the subject. All job-related queries should be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Complete and submit your application early.
In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experience, or any other characteristic.
Right to Work in the UK: NHS Lanarkshire checks entitlement to work for all prospective employees. Check eligibility in advance of applying. Some posts are not eligible for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker route.
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