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Band 3 Annex 21
Fixed Term for 18 Months due to training.
This programme is designed as a supported entry route into Hospital Based Healthcare for those with no previous knowledge or experience of working in Health or Care and we encourage applications from school leavers.
During your apprenticeship you will be an Employee of NHS Forth Valley working on our hospital wards and attending Forth Valley College, Falkirk Campus on a day release basis.
If you already hold a Health or Care qualification or are an experienced Healthcare /Social Care Worker you should consider applying for other NHS Forth Valley Vacancies within the Nursing and Midwifery Service.
You will find more information on the programme and the application process in the Candidate Information Pack. You will find a link to download this pack at the end of this advert.
Shortlisting Requirements
In order to be considered for interview your Application Form MUST clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Have already achieved at least two National 5/ SCQF Level 5 qualifications one of which must English/ESOL, and a National 4/ SCQF Level 4 in a Maths subject. A National 5/SCQF Level 5 qualification in a Science, Care, Healthcare or a Childcare Subject is desirable.
Are aged between 16 to 24 years old on October 1st, 2024, or up to 29 years for Disabled or Care Experienced** applicants.
Are a Scottish resident with the right to live and work in the UK. For more information on Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria please visit www.apprenticeships.scot/faqs , Potential Apprentices, General Section
Have completed in full the assessment question section of the application form (see guidance note on page 7 of the Candidate Information Pack ) to demonstrate that you have the skills and qualities we require for this post.
All candidates should be able to demonstrate in their application form a genuine interest in beginning a career in healthcare and that they possess excellent people skills and are committed to delivering hands on person centred care to our patients with dignity and compassion
We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for Disabled or Care Experienced** applicants who demonstrate in their application form that they meet the shortlisting requirements for this post. Please contact noelle.mackay2@nhs.scot for a confidential discussion on the support available to you through this scheme.
More about the programme
As a Modern Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker you will be employed by NHS Forth Valley for the duration of your training and supported to obtain a recognised vocational qualification in Healthcare.
You will be working as part of the Nursing Team supporting your colleagues in the delivery of patient care and supporting patients with activities of daily living.
This programme links to the Modern Apprenticeship Healthcare Support (Clinical) Framework, completed over 18 months and in that time you will work to achieve the following elements:
· Scottish Vocational Qualification in Healthcare Support (Clinical) at Level 7
· NHS Forth Valley Extended Clinical Skills Training Programme for Healthcare Support Workers
· NHS Scotland Mandatory induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers
· Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and satisfactory progression in the workplace to support your transition into a Healthcare Support Worker role at Band 3.
If you would like to learn more about these opportunities before you apply you can join one of our online information sessions hosted on the following dates and times.
Tuesday 6th August 3:00 pm Click link to book your space
Friday 9th August at 6:00 pm Click link to book your space
All applicants are recommended to read the guidance notes in the candidate information pack before submitting their application.
You will be appointed to this Modern Apprenticeship Programme as a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker under Annexe 21 Terms and Conditions which means that during your training you will earn a percentage of the top of the NHS Agenda for Change Band 3 Salary Scale (2023/2024 Pay Rates) or the Scottish Living Wage (2023 rate), whichever is highest.
In this instance the Living Wage (2023 rate) is higher therefore you will be appointed at a salary of £21,308 per annum. The quoted salary will be adjusted in line with 2024/2025 agreed pay rates.
* When we say Care Experienced, we mean a child, young person or adult who is, or who has been, “looked after” (either at home or in an accommodated placement) at some point in their childhood. This can include kinship, foster, residential care, or being looked after at home under a Compulsory Supervision Order.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.