Clinical Support Worker Apprentice South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is looking to recruit enthusiastic and self-motivated apprentices within our clinical areas. Many qualified nurses started out gaining invaluable experience as CSW’s and now we can offer you the chance to do so too in our outstanding organisation!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 15 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,909.00

  • Working week

    Monday -Sunday and all Shifts including evening and nights.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000147742

  • Positions

    20 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is a fantastic opportunity for any individuals with no experience in healthcare to develop knowledge and skills on the path to a nursing career. You can earn while you learn and gain excellent experience in our clinical wards and departments.


Part of your role will be to support patients to;

-feed

-walk

-dress

-wash

plus much more.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The post holder will receive a full and comprehensive induction program to prepare for their clinical work. Support and training will be provided to enable the post holder to develop their skills in the area. This will be through regular supervision and will attend study sessions and meet with an assessor from the apprenticeship provider to gain an apprenticeship qualification as a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker.

The post is an 18 month fixed term contract on 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with time for formal study towards the apprenticeship framework and the candidate will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays. The individual will be supported to achieve their Care Certificate award.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Here at SWFT we have progressed many of our CSW’s into the Nursing Associate course which can then provide the pathway into Nursing. You can earn while you learn and gain excellent experience in our clinical wards and departments.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Evening, Weekend and Nights working From 1st April 2022 all NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only those with specified medical exemptions will be excluded from this requirement. Please consider this mandatory requirement when applying for this position.

About the employer

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our recent inspection.

Employer

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Contact

Leigh-Ann Johnston

Leigh-Ann.Johnston@swft.nhs.uk

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Training

Training provider

PIER TECHNOLOGY LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Healthcare support worker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 15 Jun 2023