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Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Clinical Support Worker
Grade: Band 3
Location: Various across Edinburgh and Lothians
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date:26th September 2024
We are delighted to announce we are recruiting to a number of entry level Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (CSW) positions. These posts are within the following areas and will be Modern Apprenticeships:
x1 Post with the Community District Nursing team based in North West Edinburgh.
x1 Post with the Community District Nursing team based in South West Edinburgh.
1x Post with the Hospital To Home team based in South East of Edinburgh.
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.
You will be supported in your role whilst learning how to maintain high standards of patient care. You will additionally learn and gain:
- A SVQ Level 3 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.
You must hold a National 5 or above in English and Mathematics or core skills at level 5 which were achieved within another qualification and in addition to this you must hold a full UK driving license. Previous experience working in a healthcare setting would be of exceptional benefit .
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.
The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory, and will all be undertaken on-line and via MSTeams:
04th October 2024 | Information Session to be held in person |
10th and 11th October 2024 | Face to Face Interview |
Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 25th November and we are not able to alter this date.