Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support Worker
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- Band
- Band 3
- Pattern
- Full & Part - Time
- Hours / week
- 36
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Role summary
This role is for a Trainee Healthcare Support Worker, starting at Band 2 pay while completing training, with progression to Band 3 upon successful completion. It is not an entry-level position and requires some prior experience. The role involves undertaking educational and clinical competencies to perform Band 3 duties. Various full-time and part-time vacancies are available across multiple NHS Lothian sites.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
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Job reference:
258931
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - - 28,988)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Various Locations throughout NHS Lothian
Employment type:
Various Contract Options
Hours Per Week:
Various
Job posted date:
07/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Nursing
Job Advert
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions se
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