Apprentice Senior HCA Support Worker (Theatres)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	317 01 Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Apprenticeship PostsYou will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role. To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must: Be aged 18 or over (due to the nature of the shifts and role) Have the right to work and remain in the UK. Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years. Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications. Further information: You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject. You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme. We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility. We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants. Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course. Further details can be found on the UK Government website. Experience of working in theatres would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided however knowledge of working in a health care setting would beadvantageous. You will need to have a willingness to learn with excellent communication skills, IT skills will beadvantageous. The department works 24/7 with various shift patterns in place; this role may require a commitment to on call. The successful applicants will remain a Band 2 for the duration of the apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship will progress to Band 3. Job Purpose Throughout the apprenticeship the post holder will gain experience working in the Team within the Trust The successful candidate will develop the required skills to assist the Registered Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners in the day to day delivery of patient care in the Peri-operative setting, to ensure a consistently high quality service to the Trust The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within 18 to 24 months. (Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Band 3 is granted) To abide by Trust policies and procedures. Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives. Contribute to housekeeping and other departmental duties as required, eg general tidiness, pre-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly. Assist with administrative and clerical duties as required.

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