The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

Closing date: 10 November 2026
Job summary
New to Care
Band 2 throughout training, and Band 3 upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

No direct experience is necessary, as full training will be provided, however, knowledge of working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage. You will need to have a willingness to learn with excellent communication skills. Basic IT skills will be advantageous.

This is a full-time apprenticeship role (37.5 hours per week). In line with apprenticeship funding rules, working hours must not fall below 30 hours per week; however, the expectation is that apprentices will work full-time hours for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Shift patterns are placement dependent, standard Healthcare Assistant shifts rotate weekly between:

• Days: 7.30-20.00 / 7.30-16.00 / 12.00-20.00 etc
• Nights: 19.30-08.00 etc

The expected start date for this Apprenticeship is the 15th February 2027.

To find out more about the role of a Healthcare Assistant please click on video links below:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKukNzye_78
• https://app.frame.io/reviews/44e4946a-ee38-4f59-ae01-78efb1803592/bda0d86d-6bc5-4071-8743-6880226f2c6e
• https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-support-worker

Interview Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
Hours: 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week

You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assisting the qualified nursing team with setting up of the clinical area
• Looking after patients pre and post procedure and reporting any concerns to the nursing team
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain high levels of patient care and dignity
• Contribute to clerical duties when required
• Contribute to cleaning and housekeeping within the department
• Ensure stock is available as required

Essential Requirements

• To work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Willingness to undertake and complete the apprenticeship course within 15-18 months
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful

About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 317-2026-AHCA-NOV
Job locations: Trustwide, 317 Trustwide, NE1 4LP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship funding rules to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:

• Be aged 18 or over (due to the nature of the shifts and role)
• Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Must not be self-employed.
• Provide original evidence of required English and Maths qualifications at interview.

Further information:

• You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
• You must not be engaged in any other training or education programme.
• We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
• We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
• If selected for interview you must provide evidence of your Maths and English qualification certificates. Failure to do so will withdraw you from the process.
• Please be advised if you are a Non-UK National applicant you must meet the full eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
• Further details can be found on the UK Government website.

You are required to bring with you to interview:

• Your qualification certificates: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Photographic Identification: Passport and Driving licence/provisional license if you have one.
• Birth certificate, Marriage certificate.
• Proof of address: Bank statement paper copy and a utility bill dated in the last three months.
• DBS certificate if you have one
• Overseas police certificate
• Immigration status/right to work share codes

We will not be able to progress your interview if you do not bring the requested identification, qualification documents on the day of interview.

Please ensure you meet the essential requirements in the job description and ensure you refer to this in your application.

Short-listed candidates will be required to attend an interview on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Regent Point, Gosforth.

You will be required to provide photographic identification on the day of interview.

Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable: An understanding of confidentiality issues
SKILLS
Essential: Basic IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Desirable: Previous work experience in a healthcare environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-2 (or D-E or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)
Desirable: GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trustwide, 317 Trustwide, NE1 4LP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Apprenticeship Team, Work-based Learning
nuth.apprenticeships@nhs.net
01912137518

Supporting documents
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