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Modern Apprentice
(Healthcare Support Worker – Nursing & Midwifery)
37.5 hours per week (full-time)
2 year training contract
AfC Band 2 £18,786 - £20,812
NHS Grampian are currently looking to recruit several Modern Apprentices (Healthcare Support Worker) within a variety of nursing and midwifery teams in both hospital and community settings including acute, health and social care partnerships, mental health, and learning disabilities.
Working alongside medical, nursing and midwifery staff and the practice education team, the Modern Apprentice will be supported to learn how to deliver high quality care to patients, whilst working towards gaining a recognised qualification which will enable them to develop towards a future career in Healthcare.
Successful applicants will be employed on a 2 year training contract and will be required to work through a structured training programme towards achieving the SVQ Healthcare Support (clinical) qualification at SCQF level 7. Successful completion of this award, will allow progression into a Band 3 role.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, be enthusiastic, the ability to work with people, and have a positive attitude to learning.
A caring and compassionate nature is essential, alongside the ability to undertake practical tasks with precision and accuracy. This job is varied, interesting and rewarding and NHS Grampian is keen to support a young person who has the potential and drive to become a valued member of the team.
Applicants must possess the following qualifications at the time of application; a minimum of five National 5 grades at A, B or C in English, Maths, Biology (or similar) and two other subjects of your choice.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Sarah Whyte, Lead Practice Educator Tel: 01224 559490
To obtain an application pack – please email: gram.apprenticeships@nhs.scot
Closing Date: Wednesday, 31st March, 2021
Interview dates: Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 & Thursday, 22nd April, 2021
In line with Skills Development Scotland ‘Developing the Young Workforce’: Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy’ – these posts are open to 17-19 year olds only