Job summary Are you interested in a career in healthcare at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust? This is an exciting opportunity as we are recruiting Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) Apprentices. We have several vacancies for HCSW Apprenticeships. Don't worry if you haven't worked in a hospital before; we offer comprehensive training through our apprenticeship programme. Whether you're fresh from school/college or have experience in care, now is the time to join London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Due to the nature of the work and working patterns, we encourage applicants over the age of 18 to apply. If you have the right attitude that align with our values, we can train you for the role and onto our apprenticeship career pathway with an opportunity to eventually pursue nursing. Main duties of the job Please note, under current apprenticeship rules, we cannot accept applicants requiring sponsorship. As an apprentice, you will attend classes and work alongside dedicated colleagues, caring for our patients. Your role will involve assisting patients with personal care such as washing, dressing, feeding, and supporting registered nurses in patient care. Please take your time to read the attached job description to fully understand this role. As patient care is required 24 hours a day, you will be expected to work a combination of long days, weekends, and 12-hour night shifts. This is a full-time position with a contracted workweek of 37.5 hours or 150 hours over a 4-week rota. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,720 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8735LD Job locations Trust wide Harrow, Ealing and Park Royal HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Please take your travel arrangements into account whenindicating your preference for one of our three locations: Ealing Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, or Northwick Park Hospital. We will endeavour to accommodate your request. The duration of the apprenticeship is a minimum of 12 months. This developmental post begins at Band 2 HCSW upon appointment, with progression to the bottom of Band 3 under Agenda for Change upon completion of the apprenticeship. Interviews and assessments are scheduled to occur during the week commencing 12th May, with the course anticipated to commence on 1st July 2025. Please note, under current apprenticeship rules, we cannot accept applicantsrequiring sponsorship. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Please take your travel arrangements into account whenindicating your preference for one of our three locations: Ealing Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, or Northwick Park Hospital. We will endeavour to accommodate your request. The duration of the apprenticeship is a minimum of 12 months. This developmental post begins at Band 2 HCSW upon appointment, with progression to the bottom of Band 3 under Agenda for Change upon completion of the apprenticeship. Interviews and assessments are scheduled to occur during the week commencing 12th May, with the course anticipated to commence on 1st July 2025. Please note, under current apprenticeship rules, we cannot accept applicantsrequiring sponsorship. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Level 2 Health Care qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Willingness of commitment to enhancing their functional skills as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Willingness to undertake the Mandatory Care Certificate and complete within 3-6 months approximately Right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship Desirable A Grade 3/4 in GCSE Maths and English or hold a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in Functional Skills Maths and English or equivalent experience Care Certificate Domiciliary care Voluntary work Knowledge & Experience Essential Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection, and health & safety issues Knowledge and willingness to provide personal care to a diverse set of patients Good time management skills including the ability to work to set deadlines Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face-to-face and written Maintain a safe working environment for self and others Willingness to take on tasks Ability to work under pressure Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Level 2 Health Care qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Willingness of commitment to enhancing their functional skills as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Willingness to undertake the Mandatory Care Certificate and complete within 3-6 months approximately Right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship Desirable A Grade 3/4 in GCSE Maths and English or hold a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in Functional Skills Maths and English or equivalent experience Care Certificate Domiciliary care Voluntary work Knowledge & Experience Essential Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection, and health & safety issues Knowledge and willingness to provide personal care to a diverse set of patients Good time management skills including the ability to work to set deadlines Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face-to-face and written Maintain a safe working environment for self and others Willingness to take on tasks Ability to work under pressure Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Trust wide Harrow, Ealing and Park Royal HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)