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Health Screening Assistant- Apprenticeship Opportunity

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Scunthorpe, DN156BFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,300 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

Please note - this post is based in North Lincolnshire To work as a member of a corporate School Nursing team within the Health and Wellbeing 0-19 (25...

To work within a corporate team as part of the wider School Nursing Service covering all schools and settings in North Lincolnshire to deliver the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 years, including the weight management pathway.

The organisation is supportive of training needs and there is an excellent learning and development programme. You will receive regular safeguarding, management and clinical supervision and will have support from the leadership team.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
  • NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
  • NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children in a care or support role (can include personal, voluntary, or professional experience).
  • Experience of working within a team.
  • Experience of inputting data into computer systems

Desirable: - Experience of working in the NHS or another healthcare setting.; - Experience working in schools or community settings

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic understanding of health conditions and their impact on individuals.
  • Understanding of the role of a Health Care Support Worker in a physical health setting.
  • Awareness of infection control practices and health and safety regulations.

Desirable: - Basic knowledge of child development.; - Basic knowledge of safeguarding Children & Adults.

Skills/abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Basic IT skills (email, record-keeping systems).
  • Ability to work under supervision and follow instructions.
  • Ability to remain calm in challenging or stressful situations.
  • Awareness of boundaries and professional conduct.

Desirable: - Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.; - Ability to collate information and data.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

13 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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About the employer

RDA
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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