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Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

On-site in Norwich·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Norwich
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 18 November
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

Education & certifications

  • Good general standard of education

  • 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification

  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good IT skills

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£15,642.90 to £156,042.90 a year per annum, pro rata

The role

What you'll do

Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect and compassion.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular job.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

*This is a fixed term contract for 14 months* We as a Trust encourage and support your progression beyond your Apprenticeship and will be here to help!

We are very proud of our Apprentice success rates, with 92% of Apprentices successfully obtaining a substantive post within the Trust at the end of their Apprenticeship contract, and 98% of Apprentices having further plans in place following their Apprenticeship e.g. going on to further education, joining the NNUH staff bank or obtaining employment at another organisation.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants must be:

  • Aged 16+

  • Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years

  • Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above

  • Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship

Job summary

*This is a fixed term contract for 14 months*

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Level 2 Clinical Diploma Apprenticeship Programme within the duration of the placement.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of nurses and nursing assistants. Dunston Ward is a caring and compassionate ward area, specializing in older peoples medicine.

We have a progressive and friendly team committed to delivering high standards of care, and you will be working alongside our consultants, nurse practitioners and nursing colleagues.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Interview date: 25th November 2026

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs at grades D/3 ideally to include Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • Experience of working with people/team
  • Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English language.
  • Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
  • Basic calculation and numeracy skills.
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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 name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

About Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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