A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Do you want to start or progress a career in healthcare while earning and learning?
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 21-month apprenticeship opportunity to become a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. You'll gain real-world experience delivering compassionate care in clinical settings, while working towards a Level 3 qualification.
This is a structured development role ideal for people passionate about helping others and growing within the NHS. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information.
You must include the following in your personal supporting statement that tells us:
· Why you're interested in a healthcare apprenticeship
· What qualities make you a good fit for this role
· How your values align with NHS principles
· What experience you have to suit this role
Please ensure to include all relevant qualifications relating to healthcare are included within your application. Failure to do so, in the event of a successful interview may result in the offer being withdrawn.
You must include your place of study, which qualification you gained, year obtained & grade.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Please be advised, previous applicants need not apply.
· Deliver personal and clinical care to patients under supervision
· Support with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and emotional wellbeing
· Take and record patient observations (e.g., temperature, pulse)
· Promote patient dignity, safety, infection control, and privacy
· Undertake learning and assessments toward your Level 3 qualification
· Contribute positively to a supportive, inclusive team environment
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate.High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Essential:
· 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Maths
· Experience in health or social care (paid or voluntary)
Desirable:
· Care Certificate – obtained within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
· Experience in health or social care (paid or voluntary)
· A Levels
What We Offer
· Band 2 equivalent salary of: £23,614 per annum (pro rata)
· 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
· Fully funded Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship including a Level 3 Diploma in healthcare support
· Regular study time, on-the-job mentoring, and apprenticeship support
· NHS pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing services
· Clear pathways for progression upon completion
Interviews & assessments: 12 August 2025
Expected start date: October 2025
This advert closes on Thursday 31 Jul 2025