Apprenticeships provide routes into a variety of careers in the NHS and are an excellent opportunity to:
...all at the same time.
There are over 80 possible apprenticeship frameworks that cover over 100 job roles within the health care sector. The Trust currently supports Business Administration apprentices.
What is the Apprenticeship programme?
As an apprentice here at UHNS you will have a training agreement with an approved work-based Learning Provider.
The apprenticeship is a combination of theory and practice with much of the learning being assessed in the workplace.
Apprentices learn the practical skills needed within the workplace alongside staff in the hospital and off-the-job they learn the underpinning knowledge from a Tutor usually on a day release basis.
Every framework is tailored to suit the individual Apprentice and their department to ensure that the combination of theory and practice is the right one.
An Apprenticeship offers:
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A firm commitment from the Trust to pay an apprenticeship a salary (at nationally agreed rates) and support for the duration of the apprenticeship
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A chance to achieve a nationally recognised qualification
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The knowledge and experience to take the first steps on the ladder to a successful career
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High quality skills that are increasingly recognised by employers
What types of apprenticeship are there?
The Trust currently supports:
1 - Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
work towards work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 2
2 - Advanced Level Apprenticeships
work towards work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 3
What does the qualification involve?
An apprenticeship is a set of qualifications specific to a skill area called a 'framework'.
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Most Apprenticeship frameworks follow a standard format which includes all or some of:
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Competence based qualification (assessed on the job)
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Knowledge based qualification (technical certificate or elements within the NVQ)
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Functional/Key skills (Literacy/Numeracy/ICT)
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Employee rights and responsibilities
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Personal, Learning and Thinking skills
What happens at the end of the apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship within the Trust will be for a period of 12 months.
There may be opportunities for progression onto further apprenticeship qualifications and you will have access to apply for any available recruitment opportunities in the Trust.
For further information on apprenticeships, follow the links below or contact our Healthcare Careers and Skills Academy for more information.
You can find the apprenticeship vacancies available at UHNS and all other apprenticeship positions nationally by visiting the Apprenticeship Vacancies webpage here.