Apprentice support worker - Cardiac Cath Lab

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in Norwich is looking for an apprentice support worker to join the dynamic Cardiac Cath Lab team. This role offers the opportunity to gain a recognized apprenticeship qualification while providing essential support to a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assist in caring for patients and ensuring high standards of communication and care. Great NHS benefits included.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education.
• Ability to maintain excellent communication with patients.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the multidisciplinary team in caring for patients pre and post procedures.
• Complete regular observations post-procedure.
• Ensure patients are eating and drinking appropriately pre and post procedure.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Good IT skills

Education

4 GCSE’s at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent)

Job description

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


**14 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship **

The Cardiac Cath Lab is a procedural, multidisciplinary area where all team members work closely together to provide the best experience and care possible to elective and emergency patients requiring cardiac procedures.

Our innovative Cardiology department’s Cardiac Cath labs comprise of 5 procedure rooms, a recovery area and an Elective Unit. Procedures completed in the cath lab include coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion. In addition we run a 24 hour heart attack service which is provided out of hours on an on call basis. Our service currently entails 2.5 GA lists a week supporting complex pacing and electrophysiology procedures. We also have a fortnightly cardioversion list.

Staff development is a priority and as a department we offer multiple training opportunities to staff. We regularly put staff through the Training Nursing Associate training to aim to become a band 4 within our area.

If you want to join a supportive, dynamic area, the cath lab is the place for you.

As an apprentice support worker in the Cath Labs you would;

Support the multidisciplinary team in caring for patients pre and post procedures.

Complete regular observations post procedure escalating any concerns to a registered staff member.

Ensure patients are eating and drinking appropriately pre and post procedure.

Maintain excellent communication with patients during their stay in the cath lab and recovery area.

Assisting the multidisciplinary team in completing procedures including conscious sedation, completing frequent monitoring and reassurance to patient during procedures.

Support multidisciplinary team in maintaining excellent infection control standards within the department.

Assisting in equipment checks and ensuring documentation on checklists is up to date.

Ensuring cath labs and recovery area is stocked safely and efficiently to support productive working.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must be:
• Aged 16+
• Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
• Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education
• upon the start of their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required:
• Good general standard of education
• 4 GCSE’s at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills

The NNUH are pleased to be able to offer a variety of challenging apprenticeships. Should you be selected for interview we may wish to discuss with you a range of alternative positions for you to consider.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Aug 2025