Apprentice Clinical Support Worker

Main area Ward Areas Grade NHS AFC:
Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Site Lister Hospital Town Stevenage Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/11/2026

Here at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Our mission is:
Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities

Our vision to 2030 is:
To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service

Our values - We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do. Our values are:

Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.

Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.

Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

Are you l ooking to start a fulfilling career in healthcare? If you are passionate about helping people and making a positive impact on patients lives, then we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting for Apprentice Clinical Support Workers (CSW's) who interested in joining our hospital across a variety of ward/departments . As an Apprentice Clinical Support Worker no prior knowledge or experience is required. We are looking for caring individuals who are committed to safe patient care and have a desire to learn and develop.

As an apprentice Clinical Support worker , you will undertake a qualification so you will be given the opportunity to earn while you learn. This is a full time role but would consider a minimum of 30 hours per week.

It is important to know we can't offer solely nights or weekends only 24/7 mix of shifts, 365 days a year. Sponsorship is NOT available for the role of Clinical Support Worker.

At the heart of our work are our core values:
Include, Respect, and Improve . We encourage all applicants to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Apprenticeship Clinical Support Worker (CSW) Programme

This apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Steadfast Training and provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience while working in a healthcare setting.

The duration of the apprenticeship is 15 months, consisting of:

12 months of learning and on-the-job training
3 months dedicated to End Point Assessment (EPA)

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Have been living in the UK for at least 3 years (excluding time spent in the UK on a student visa).
• Hold a visa that covers the full duration of the apprenticeship and End Point Assessment period, totalling 15 months.

What Will You Do?

As a Clinical Support Worker Apprentice, your responsibilities will include:

• Communicating and supporting patients
• Assisting Registered Nurses with patient care
• Taking and recording physiological observations
• Making beds and maintaining clinical environments
• Delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred car

What Our Previous Apprentices Say

"I’m finding the apprenticeship really beneficial. I’m learning more with each module and gaining confidence, knowledge and practical skills along the way."

"I’m enjoying the learning and finding it valuable in developing my knowledge and skills as a Clinical Support Worker. The course is helping me growth professionally and deliver safe, person-centred care…