Health Care Assistant - Acute - Modern Apprenticeship

Job description

Join Our Team as a Modern Apprentice in HealthcareNHS Lanarkshire is delighted to announce vacancies for Modern Apprenticeships within Healthcare Assistant (Hospital Based).

Key Details

Locations: University Hospital Wishaw, University Hospital Monklands, University Hospital Hairmyers

Wage: Band 2 (£26,696 – £28,988)

Duration: Fixed term post for 12 months starting 18th August 2026, 36 hours each week (part‐time hours available on a pro‐rata basis)

Eligibility: Applicants aged 16–24 on 1st August 2026, or up to 29 for applicants with a disability or care experience. Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 5 / National 5 level

What We Offer

Training: In‐house on‐the‐job training to develop a diverse range of healthcare procedures and skills

Qualification: Work towards a SCQF Level 6 qualification in Healthcare Support with South Lanarkshire College, leading to a nationally recognised qualification

Support: 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. Ability to understand various procedures and processes and comfortable providing personal care to patients

Interest: A particular interest in healthcare roles, coupled 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 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 ApplyPlease complete our online application form.

Find out more about the roles, programme and the application process by joining one of our online MS Teams sessions:

Interest Call 1 – Thursday 28 May 11am

Interest Call 2 – Friday 29 May 10am

Interest Call 3 – Friday 29 May 2pm

We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions for guidance before applying.

For informal enquiries, contact Nicole Grant at Nicole.Grant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, contact Nicole McMillan at Nicole.McMillan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk, stating the job title and reference number in the subject.

In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make‐up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wishaw

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English