# Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Location:** Ealing Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £24,937 - £26,598 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full-time 37.5 hours per week)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T14:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15T23:05:18.578Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Southhall/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/cross_site/cross_site-v8297354
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8297354?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a high volume of applications is received.

This apprenticeship programme offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, combining hands-on clinical experience with structured academic study. Successful candidates will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of healthcare settings.

If you are passionate about helping others, committed to delivering excellent care and eager to develop a rewarding career within the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

As a Clinical Support Worker Apprentice, you will work alongside registered healthcare professionals and experienced support staff to deliver safe and effective care to patients. You will undertake a structured apprenticeship programme designed to support your professional development and prepare you for a long-term career within healthcare.

This role involves providing direct patient care, including supporting patients with personal care needs and activities of daily living. Applicants should feel comfortable undertaking these responsibilities and be committed to delivering compassionate care that maintains patients' dignity, privacy and independence.

The programme combines workplace learning with academic study, enabling you to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing practical clinical skills.

The Learning and Development team and Dynamic (the programme provider) will coordinate credential/qualification checks and functional skills testing on 1st and 2nd October 2026.

Successful applicants will be notified and invited for a subsequent interview by the clinical divisions.

### Main duties of the job

- Apprenticeship Level: Level 2 or Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (subject to eligibility and programme requirements)
- Expected Duration: 8 to 18 months
- Learning Format: Combination of workplace-based learning, taught sessions, online learning, workshops and assessments
- Off-the-job Learning: Apprentices will be required to undertake dedicated off-the-job learning in line with apprenticeship funding requirements

To be eligible for this apprenticeship programme, applicants must:

- Meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria at the start of the programme
- Have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship and be able to provide evidence of this
- Meet the entry requirements of the apprenticeship training provider, including any English and Maths requirements
- Be willing to undertake all required training, assessments and academic study

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential:

- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering high standards of care
- Respect for patient dignity and confidentiality

To view the more responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Education/Qualification

**Essential**

- Literate and numerate, basic IT skills

**Desirable**

- NVQ in care qualification

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working in emergency/acute settings

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of provision of basic health care

### Skills, Abilities and Attribut

**Essential**

- Motivated/Interest in career progression

**Desirable**

- Understanding of health and safety measures in the workplace

## Documents

- [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615)
- [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549)
- [hcsw apprenticeship jd (pdf, 249.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616218)
- [what makes us special? (pdf, 891.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1553)
- [what makes us special - mobile friendly version (pdf, 379.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1551)

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