Modern Apprenticeship – Clinical Support Worker
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Various
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Lothian is recruiting for entry-level Band 2 Clinical Support Worker positions as Modern Apprenticeships. These roles are available in various locations across Edinburgh and Lothians, including Orthopaedics, Acute Medical Units, and General Medicine. Successful candidates will provide patient care, maintain clinical areas, and manage stock levels, while also working towards an SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) qualification. The program aims to develop skills in patient safety, equality, diversity, and multidisciplinary team collaboration, with opportunities for career progression upon completion.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out personal care for patients under supervision of registered nurses.
- Perform duties to maintain activities of daily living for patient care.
- Ensure infection control measures are met through cleaning of clinical areas.
- Maintain stock levels of supplies.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and team members.
Essential criteria
- Between 16 – 24 years of age* (or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or care experienced)
- Hold a National 4 or above in English and Mathematics or core skills at level 4 which were achieved within another qualification
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258834
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
21/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Various
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Various
Job posted date:
07/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Various
Job Advert
Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship – Clinical Support Worker
Grade: Band 2
Location: Various across Edinburgh and Lothians
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: Various
Closing Date: 21 st September 2026
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage
We are delighted to announce we are recruiting to a number of entry level Band 2 Clinical Support Worker (CSW) positions. These posts are within the following areas and will be Modern Apprenticeships :
- Orthopaedics and Major Trauma (Ward 209) – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Acute Medical Unit – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- General Medicine (Ward 72) – Western General Hospital
- Orthopaedic Rehab (Ward 14) – St John’s Hospital
- Medical Assessment Unit – St John’s Hospital
**We are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our
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