Modern Apprenticeship - Health Care Assistant (Acute)

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Kilbride is seeking motivated individuals for a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare as a Health Care Assistant. This fixed-term, part-time role offers on-the-job training, leading to a nationally recognized qualification. Ideal for those aged 16 to 24, the apprenticeship requires strong communication skills and a passion for patient care. Apply early, as the advert may close when sufficient applications are received.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications from South Lanarkshire College

Support from workplace buddy and Job Coach

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals eager to join the Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
• No prior experience necessary, welcoming school leavers.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
• Helping patients to eat their meals.
• Assisting patients with daily activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interest in patient care

Ability to understand procedures

Comfort with personal care

Education

Ability to demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 5/National 5 level

Job description

Overview

🌟 Join Our Team as a Modern Apprentice in Healthcare! NHS Lanarkshire are delighted to announce a vacancy within Lanarkshire for a Modern Apprenticeship - Social Services and Healthcare - Health Care Assistant (Acute).

Key Details

• Locations: This post will be based in ward 5 at University Hospital Hairmyers.
• Duration: Fixed term post for 12 months starting from 20 January 2026. Part-time hours available with pro-rata salary.
• Eligibility: Applicants should be aged 16 to 24 years old on 1 December 2025, or up to 29 years for applicants who have a disability or those with care experience. Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 5/National 5 level.

More information can be found in the job pack attached to this advert.

What We Offer

• Training: Gain invaluable on-the-job training to develop a diverse range of healthcare procedures and skills.
• Qualification: Work towards achieving a Level 6 SCQF Qualification in Social Services and Healthcare with South Lanarkshire College, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
• Support: You will be supported on this Modern Apprenticeship Programme with 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, interested in providing a high level of patient care and a passion for helping others. Ability to understand procedures and processes, and comfort with providing personal care to patients in a hands-on role.
• Interest: A particular interest in healthcare roles, with a positive attitude towards work and professional development.

Duties as a Healthcare Assistant may include

• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
• Helping patients to 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.

How to Apply

• Please complete our online application form
• Find out more about the roles, our Modern Apprenticeship programme, and the application process by joining one of our online MS Teams sessions:

Online information sessions (dates to be announced):

• Monday 3 November at 2pm: Interest call 1
• Tuesday 4 November at 11am: Interest call 2

We strongly encourage attendance at these sessions for guidance before applying.

Additional Information

For full details about this Modern Apprenticeship and the recruitment process, please refer to the attached job pack. For informal enquiries, contact Samina Saine on the email address provided in the original advert.

Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career with NHS Lanarkshire. Apply early as the advert may close when sufficient applications are received.

In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the diverse make-up of our society and ensures everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experience, or any other dimension.

*Care experienced applicants are people who have lived with foster parents or kinship carers or who have lived in residential children’s settings or secure units.

Right to Work

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ anyone who lacks the relevant permission to work in the UK. Check eligibility in advance of applying.

Note: Some posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.

Please note we anticipate high interest and may close the advert early.