Modern Apprenticeship - Clinical Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking candidates for a Modern Apprenticeship as Clinical Support Workers in Edinburgh. This permanent role involves personal care for patients, maintaining clinical areas, and participating in a supportive learning environment. Candidates must be aged 16-24 (or 16-29 if disabled) and hold certain educational qualifications. Opportunities for career progression are available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out personal care tasks under supervision.
• Demonstrated communication skills with patients and team members.
• Understanding of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care under supervision of registered nurses.
• Maintain stock levels and cleaning of clinical areas.
• Support activities of daily living for patient care.

Skills

Personal care for patients

Infection control measures

Communication skills

Stock maintenance

Education

National 4 or above in English and Mathematics

SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical)

Job description

Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Clinical Support Worker

Grade: Band 2

Location: Various across Edinburgh and Lothians

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: Various

Closing Date: Wednesday 29 October

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

Overview

We are delighted to announce we are recruiting to a number of entry level Band 2 Clinical Support Worker (CSW) positions. These posts are within the following areas and will be Modern Apprenticeships:

• Renal Medicine – Outpatients Dialysis Unit – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
• DCN Theatres – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
• Ophthalmology – Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion
• Respiratory Medicine – Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
• Hospital to Home – Edinburgh District Nursing
• Medicine of the Elderly – Mid Lothian Community Hospital
• Learning Disability – Royal Edinburgh Hospital
• Possible vacancies at St John's Hospital (to be confirmed)

We are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our high quality patient care as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values.

Daily Duties

• Carrying out personal care for patients in support of and supervised by registered nurses
• Carrying out duties to maintain activities of daily living for patient care
• Ensure infection control measures are met through cleaning of clinical areas
• Maintenance of stock levels of supplies
• Communicating with patients, relatives, and various team members

Learning & Development

• A SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learnings into practise. The underpinning knowledge units include Digital, Working in the Health Sector and the Human Body
• How to manage yourself in a complex dynamic clinical environment
• How to address equality & diversity needs of patients & staff
• How to always ensure patient safety
• How to establish a report with a multidisciplinary team and gain the confidence of patients and relatives

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress your career.

Modern Apprenticeship Programme Conditions

• Between 16 – 24 years of age (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced)
• Hold a National 4 or above in English and Mathematics or core skills at level 4 which were achieved within another qualification

If you are under 18 when you start your apprenticeship with us there are regulations around the number of hours you can work.

• 12 hours uninterrupted break between shifts
• 2 consecutive days off per week (48 hours)
• 30-minute break if you work more than 4.5 hours a day

Please consider this when applying for an apprenticeship in terms of your shift patterns and travel arrangements.

In addition to this we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn and how this will enable you to become a valued member of our team. The answers to our Assessment Questions are therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can-do attitude. Please note that your CV will not be considered as part of the application process.

Please read all attachments to this advert in full as this gives you helpful information on how to complete the application form as well as what is expected within a Modern Apprenticeship Role.

If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply.

The recruitment process will consist of various stages, all of which are mandatory. If shortlisted, you will be required to attend the following dates and sessions:

• Information Session & Group Assessment (In Person, St John’s Hospital in Livingston) – Monday 3rd November 11:00-15:00
• Interviews (In Person) – Monday 11th November/Tuesday 12th November

Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on Monday 5th January 2026.

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.

Equal Opportunities

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.