Clinical Support Worker - Modern Apprenticeship

NHS Lanarkshire; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is inviting applicants for a Modern Apprenticeship in Healthcare as a Clinical Support Worker in Wishaw. This fixed-term, 12-month programme runs 36 hours per week and begins 12 January 2027, with progression onto the relevant salary scale on qualification.

You will receive on-the-job training, work towards a SCQF Level 7 Healthcare Support qualification with South Lanarkshire College, and have a dedicated buddy, a Job Coach, and regular networking with other apprentices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency at SCQF Level 6/Scottish Higher.
• Aged 16–24 on 1 January 2027 (up to 29 with disability or care experience).
• Part-time hours available with pro-rata salary.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
• Helping patients eat their meals.
• Assisting patients with getting up and going to bed.
• Supporting patients with washing, oral care, bathing, and dressing.
• Assisting with visits to the toilet or changing incontinence aids.
• Caring for patients at the end of their lives.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Personal care

Education

SCQF Level 6 / Scottish Higher

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Modern Apprenticeship

Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Location: Wishaw, Monklands and Hairmyers hospitals
Duration: Fixed term post for 12 months starting 12th January 2027, 36 hours per week

Join Our Team as a Modern Apprentice in Healthcare

NHS Lanarkshire has vacancies within Lanarkshire for Modern Apprenticeships within Healthcare Support (Hospital Based). Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will transition to the appropriate salary scale for the role, reflecting your new qualifications and responsibilities.

Eligibility

Applicants should be aged 16 to 24 years old on 1st January 2027 (or up to 29 years for applicants who have a disability or are care experienced*). Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 6/Scottish Higher level. Part-time hours available with pro-rata salary.

What We Offer

• Training: Gain on-the-job training to develop a diverse range of healthcare procedures and skills.
• Qualification: Work towards a SCQF Level 7 Qualification in Healthcare Support with South Lanarkshire College, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
• Support: A dedicated workplace buddy, a Job Coach from the in-house Employability Team and regular networking sessions with other apprentices.

What We're Looking For

• Motivated Individuals: Highly motivated and committed individuals eager to join our Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
• Skills: Strong communication, interest in providing a high level of patient care and a passion for helping others, with the ability to understand various procedures and processes. Must feel comfortable providing personal care to patients as this is a hands-on role.
• Interest: A particular interest in healthcare roles, coupled with a positive attitude towards work and professional development.

Duties as a Clinical Support Worker may include

• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
• Helping patients eat their meals.
• Assisting patients with getting up and going to bed.
• Supporting patients with washing, oral care, bathing, and dressing.
• Assisting with visits to the toilet or changing incontinence aids.
• Caring for patients at the end of their lives.

No Prior Experience Necessary

This Modern Apprenticeship welcomes applicants with limited work experience, including school leavers.

Annex 21:

As a trainee, your pay is determined as a percentage of pay for qualified staff in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms and conditions, so you will be paid 70% of the salary in year 1. Your salary will be reviewed annually in accordance with the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. If successful, you will be appointed on a salary aligned with the Scottish National Living Wage.

Contacts

Informal enquiries: Nicole Grant, [e-mail]
Application form or recruitment process queries: Nicole McMillan, [e-mail] (quote job title and reference number in the subject).

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diversity of society, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experience or any other dimension. *Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in a residential children's setting/secure unit.