Care Roles at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

The Apprentice Clinical Support Worker role is a fifteen month apprenticeship within our Clinical Service Units.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Minimum aged 18 years old, no upper age limit
• No formal qualifications or experience necessary

Individuals completing this apprenticeship will gain:

• Level 2 Apprenticeship certificate in Healthcare Support Worker
• Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills for Effective Employment
• Level 1 Functional Skills on Literacy and Numeracy
• Cavendish Care Certificate

The Programme consists of:

• Based on a ward
• 3 weeks induction (Monday – Friday full time)
• One study day per month plus 2 additional full weeks study
• Tutor/assessor support
• Tutorials and private study in your own time
• Flexible working working shifts – a minimum of 30 hours per week over 7 days
• 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holiday

As part of the apprenticeship you will be required to complete an End Point Assessment.

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an Assessment Centre and those successful will be allocated across the Trust.

The Trainee Clinical Support Worker role is a 6 month Band 2 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
• Maths and English GCSE A*-C (4-9) or equivalent
• No paid care experience

Individuals completing the 6 month role will gain:

• Care Certificate
• Guaranteed Band 2 Clinical Support Worker post at the end of a successful training programme

The Programme consists of:

• 6 months programme to incorporate the care certificate and all mandatory and priority training
• Option to then apply to the Trainee Nursing Associate programme as part of the Future You Programme

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

The Clinical Support Worker role is a Band 2 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
• At least four months paid care experience.

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

The Trainee Nursing Associate role is a 2 year training role – a mix of academic and on the job learning. At the end of the training Trainee Nursing Associates will achieve a Nursing Associate qualification and NMC registration. As this role is an apprenticeship you will also need to complete an End Point Assessment.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
• Maths & English Level 2
• Significant paid care experience

This role is part of the Future You Programme.

During the programme you will gain experience in a variety of placements that cover all aspects of Nursing (Children’s, Mental Health, and LD).You will also provide care to patients and enhance your knowledge and skills within your scope of practice.

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with Leeds Teaching Hospitals and University.

The Nursing Associate role is a Band 4 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Nursing Associate qualification including End Point Assessment
• Nursing Associate NMC registration
• Maths & English Level 2
• Significant paid care experience

This role is part of the Future You Programme.

The Nursing Associate role has been designed to bridge the gap between Registered and unregistered staff within a care environment. You will provide and monitor care and work with the MDT. You will also undertake administration of medicines and are accountable to work within your scope of practice.

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

The Transfer to Nursing role is a Band 4 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Applicant must be an existing Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner with 12 months experience

This role is part of the Future You Programme.

This role allows you to transfer your current qualification to gain a BsC in Nursing. You will be required to complete further academic studies and attend placements in a variety of setting.

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

The Return to Practice role is a Band 3 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• A previous Registered Nurse qualification with a lapse in your NMC PIN number of at least 6 months

This role is part of the Future You Programme. You will attend university and placement and are required to completed academic and clinical assessments to allow you to re-register with the NMC.

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

A Registered Adult Nurse is a Band 5 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) qualification
• NMC registration

This role is also open to applications from Nursing students who are due to qualify within the next 9 months.

Successful candidates will receive support via both a Trust and local induction, our award winning Introduction to Professional Practice Programme and a 6 month Preceptorship package. In addition to this funding is available for educational support (subject to application).

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

Trustwide Adult Nurse adverts will be live on NHS Jobs six times per year with three adverts linked to Recruitment Open Days. Select the Recruitment Open Days tab to find out more.

Speciality specific adverts are advertised on NHS jobs in line with vacancies throughout the year.

A Registered Adult Child is a Band 5 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Registered Child (Level 1)
• Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) qualification for Neonates only
• NMC registration

This role is also open to applications from Nursing students who are due to qualify within the next 9 months.

Successful candidates will receive support via both a Trust and local induction, our award winning Introduction to Professional Practice Programme and a 6 month Preceptorship package. In addition to this funding is available for educational support (subject to application).

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

Trustwide Adult Nurse adverts will be live on NHS Jobs several per year with one advert linked to the annual Children’s Hospital Open Day. Select the Recruitment Open Days tab to find out more.

Speciality specific adverts are advertised on NHS jobs in line with vacancies throughout the year.

A Perioperative Practitioner is a Band 5 role.

The entry requirements for this role are:

• Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) qualification
• or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• NMC registration

This role is also open to applications from students who are due to qualify within the next 9 months.

Successful candidates will receive support via both a Trust and local induction, an internal CSU Introduction to Professional Practice Programme and a 6 month Preceptorship package. In addition to this funding is available for educational support (subject to application).

This role is recruited via NHS jobs advert.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

Trustwide Perioperative Practitioner adverts will be live on NHS Jobs six times per year with three adverts linked to Recruitment Open Days. Select the Recruitment Open Days tab to find out more.

Speciality specific adverts are advertised on NHS jobs in line with vacancies throughout the year.