Clinical Support Worker - Modern ApprenticeshipSalary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Location: Wishaw, Monklands and Hairmyers hospitals
Duration: Fixed term post for 12 months starting 12th January 2027, 36 hours per week
Join Our Team as a Modern Apprentice in HealthcareNHS Lanarkshire has vacancies within Lanarkshire for Modern Apprenticeships within Healthcare Support (Hospital Based). Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will transition to the appropriate salary scale for the role, reflecting your new qualifications and responsibilities.
EligibilityApplicants should be aged 16 to 24 years old on 1st January 2027 (or up to 29 years for applicants who have a disability or are care experienced*). Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 6/Scottish Higher level. Part-time hours available with pro-rata salary.
What We Offer- Training: Gain on-the-job training to develop a diverse range of healthcare procedures and skills.
- Qualification: Work towards a SCQF Level 7 Qualification in Healthcare Support with South Lanarkshire College, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
- Support: 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, interest in providing a high level of patient care and a passion for helping others, with the ability to understand various procedures and processes. Must feel comfortable providing personal care to patients as this is a hands-on role.
- Interest: A particular interest in healthcare roles, coupled with a positive attitude towards work and professional development.
Duties as a Clinical Support Worker 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 NecessaryThis Modern Apprenticeship welcomes applicants with limited work experience, including school leavers.
How to Apply- Complete the online application form.
- Attend one of the online MS Teams interest calls on Thursday 22nd October 2026 (11am) to find out more about the roles, the programme and the application process. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
Annex 21: As a trainee, your pay is determined as a percentage of pay for qualified staff in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms and conditions, so you will be paid 70% of the salary in year 1. Your salary will be reviewed annually in accordance with the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. If successful, you will be appointed on a salary aligned with the Scottish National Living Wage.
ContactsInformal enquiries: Nicole Grant, Nicole.Grant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Application form or recruitment process queries: Nicole McMillan, Nicole.McMillan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (quote job title and reference number in the subject).
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diversity of society, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experience or any other dimension. *Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in a residential children's setting/secure unit. 