Healthcare Assistant Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
We want to have the best people to work with us; so if you are keen to have a job in healthcare but have no experience or care qualifications this job could be your opportunity. You will benefit from an excellent training programme which will teach you the skills required to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients as part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. You will be on a training contract, with a salary of £14,922. On successful completion of the apprenticeship your salary will be uplifted to an Agenda for Change Band 2. £20,270.
Please be aware you will be expected to do a minimum of 30 Hours Per Week in order to be put forward for the Apprenticeship Scheme.
NB There are no age restrictions for apprenticeships, you can benefit from these opportunities regardless of whether you have recently left school, or are considering a career change at any point in your life.
For further information please contact the Apprenticeship Team via plh-tr.Apprenticeships@nhs.net or call 01752 432016.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Healthcare Assistant Apprentice roles across University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14,922 - £14,922 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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