{"id":1122,"date":"2026-07-14T15:58:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/?page_id=1122"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:35:43","slug":"modern-apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/modern-apprenticeships\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Apprenticeships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/4-1024x373.png\" alt=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/4-1024x373.png 1024w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/4-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/4-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/4.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information about Modern Apprenticeships with NHS Lothian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1122_934ba8-64 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1122_934ba8-64 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1122_934ba8-64.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box1122_934ba8-64 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src=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/NHS_LothianDark-Blue-transparent.png\" alt=\"NHS Lothian(Dark Blue) transparent\" width=\"108\" height=\"77\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-1126\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Steps to becoming a Modern Apprentice<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Have a job and earn a wage while you learn<\/p><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore\">Learn More<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1122_3ac3c9-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1122_3ac3c9-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box1122_3ac3c9-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1122_3ac3c9-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore,.kt-info-box1122_3ac3c9-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore:focus{color:#0077c8;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1122_3ac3c9-d7\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.nhslothian.scot\/apprenticeships\/\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/e2423d5c-23c3-4fa6-8da5-a1cd9f13f773.png\" alt=\"e2423d5c 23c3 4fa6 8da5 a1cd9f13f773\" width=\"255\" height=\"255\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/e2423d5c-23c3-4fa6-8da5-a1cd9f13f773.png 255w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/e2423d5c-23c3-4fa6-8da5-a1cd9f13f773-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Posts and Mailing Lists<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">From Nursing to Estates Modern Apprenticeships<\/p><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore\">Learn More<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading colourtextbold\">Who is this pathway for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals who&nbsp;are between 16 \u2013 24 years of age or to the age of 29 if you have a disability or&nbsp;care&nbsp;experienced. Become a Modern Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column supplementary is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12-18 Months to complete a SVQ with progression onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/college-pathway\/\">internal HNC Route<\/a>, then University. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column supplementary is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N4&nbsp;English &amp; Mathematics&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/5-1-1024x952.png\" alt=\"5 1\" class=\"wp-image-1127 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/5-1-1024x952.png 1024w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/5-1-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/5-1-768x714.png 768w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/5-1-1226x1140.png 1226w, https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/cet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/5-1.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.scot.nhs.uk\/\">Check CURRENT ROLES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tip &#8211; Make sure that the role has &#8216;Modern Apprentice&#8217; in the title<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the NHS as a Healthcare Support Worker through a Modern Apprenticeship was my first ever job, and it helped me grow enormously both personally and professionally. Starting full-time on a busy ward while working towards my SVQ Level 2 was a steep learning curve and, at times, challenging. However, these experiences built my confidence, resilience, and compassion, making this an invaluable stage in my personal and professional development. I genuinely loved my role and found it incredibly rewarding to care for patients and support them through some of their most vulnerable moments. It was during this time that I discovered my passion for working within the NHS, where I feel I can make a meaningful difference and have found a career that gives me a real sense of purpose and fulfilment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Megan Brown, Project Support Officer<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More information about Modern Apprenticeships with NHS Lothian Who is this pathway for? 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