Apprentice Clinical Support Worker

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers an apprenticeship to become a Clinical Support Worker. The programme combines on‑the‑job training with funded learning, leading to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare Support and a permanent CSW role on successful completion.

We value wellbeing, inclusion and work‑life balance, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. No previous experience is required; a caring ethos, reliability and a willingness to learn will help you grow with NHS

Job description

Eligibility Minimum age - 18 for clinical roles. Funding cannot be used for training or knowledge, skills and behaviours the apprentice has already achieved. Apprentices cannot be enrolled on another apprenticeship or training programme that is funded through government funds; this includes student finance. Government funding rules state that individuals must have eligible residency status for a minimum of 3 years and the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor visas for this apprenticeship post. Learners must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the allocated programme length (e.g. visa length must cover the full duration). The programme length will be reflected in their Fixed Term Contract.

Why You Should Join Our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to being the best place to work, and that starts with how we support, value and develop our people.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll be granted a permanent Clinical Support Worker role, as well as achieving a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare Support. We have a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance. We value diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled applicants. We offer a competitive salary from day one, plus access to excellent NHS benefits including retail discounts and a highly competitive pension scheme. Most importantly, you will benefit from working in a supportive environment where your voice is heard and your development is prioritised.

What You Will Bring to the Role

Above all, we are looking for people who genuinely want to care for others. This is a caring role at its heart, and compassion, kindness and respect are just as important as the clinical skills you'll develop throughout the apprenticeship.

You'll bring compassion, empathy and a genuine desire to support patients, along with the motivation to learn and grow throughout the apprenticeship. You don't need previous experience, just a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and the confidence to ask questions as you grow. Being reliable, patient and respectful will help you settle into the team, and your natural ability to communicate with others will make a real difference to the patients you meet. Most importantly, you'll bring curiosity, compassion and the motivation to develop new skills at a pace that feels manageable and supported.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital

NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We're committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We're looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.

We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.