Clinical support workers play a key role in providing high quality patient care. There are opportunities to work in various services and specialities: Critical Care, ICU, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Theatres, these are just a few of the examples where clinical support workers work as part of a team made up of consultants, nurses, clinicians and non-clinical staff.
What would I do as a Clinical Support Worker
As a Modern Apprentice as a Clinical Support Worker, you would provide personal care for patients whilst being supported by senior staff. You would also maintain stock levels of all supplies and carry out housekeeping duties. You might also help administer simple dressings using sterile and non-sterile techniques as well as maintain written records and report and escalate issues if required.
What will you gain?
Depending on the programme you are on, you will either gain a SVQ Level 2 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) or a SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare Support (Clinical). You will embed the learnings into practice and develop a valuable range of skills and experiences. NHS Lothian have many exciting career opportunities and on successful completion of your apprenticeship, the Workforce Development Team will be available to support you on your next step, whatever you choose.
To understand more about the education pathway and hear from one of our apprentices, check out the video below.
Interested in applying?
We offer two different Modern Apprenticeship Clinical Support Worker opportunities which fall under either band 2 or band 3.
To be considered for both Modern Apprenticeship Clinical Support Workers roles you need to be passionate about healthcare and align to the NHS Lothian values and work to these every day. You must also be 17-24 years of age (or 29 if you are care experienced or have a disability).
To be considered for a Modern Apprenticeship as a band 2 Clinical Support Worker, you need:
- A National 4 or above in English and Maths, or core skills at level 4 which were achieved within another qualification.
To be considered for a Modern Apprenticeship as a band 3 Healthcare Support Worker, you need:
- National 5 or above in English, Mathematics and Biology/Chemistry at grade C or above. Or hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health or Social Care.
- To have the ability to carry out delegated responsibilities within a dynamic clinical environment.
When applying for a Modern Apprenticeship role, please read the job advert and information provided thoroughly for what we are looking for from an application.
Resources
Clinical healthcare support workers | Explore our careers | NHSScotland Careers
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