Are you thinking about completing an apprenticeship? Did you know that
apprenticeships are not just for school leavers?
Apprenticeships are job-specific training programmes that combine practical
experience with theoretical knowledge, benefiting our staff and the service they
provide.
Are you thinking about completing an apprenticeship? Did you know that apprenticeships are not just for school leavers?
Apprenticeships are job-specific training programmes that combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge, benefiting our staff and the service they provide.
Apprenticeships are a key component of how NHS and Social Care providers in Mid and South Essex maintain a highly-skilled workforce and offer progression opportunities to their substantively employed staff.
Apprenticeship Levels and Qualifications
There are four different levels of apprenticeships:
Intermediate apprenticeships (Level 2) – equivalent to 5 GCSE’s
Advanced apprenticeships (Level 3) – equivalent to 2 ‘A’ Levels
You will get paid as well as working towards a qualification at the same time.
You will typically spend 20% of your working hours studying with an approved training provider which usually equates to 1 day a week.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be fully competent in your chosen career area.
You will be able to access further, higher level apprenticeships at the end of your current programme if you choose to progress on.
Who Pays for Apprenticeship Training?
Apprenticeships are fully funded by the NHS or Social Care providers Apprenticeship Levy Fund. This means that the programme of study and the qualification comes with no cost to the learner and has no impact on a learner’s wage.
Find Out More about NHS Apprenticeships
There are a range of apprenticeships available in the NHS and Social Care that enable an entry route into a wide variety of careers in health and care.
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What Apprenticeship Pathways Are Offered?
There are a huge variety of apprenticeships on offer within the NHS and in Social Care in Mid and South Essex.
Explore your options below.
Administrators play a vital role within the healthcare sector. If you would like to develop your business administration skills, why not consider an apprenticeship to grow your potential?
If you would like further information and advice on Administrative Services apprenticeships, contact us.
Allied Health Professionals (AHP’s) play a vital role in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients and are the third largest staff group in the NHS. AHP apprenticeship pathways are available in the following disciplines:
To be considered for a pre-registration AHP Degree Apprenticeship, applicants would need to be currently employed with an NHS or Social Care provider in Mid and South Essex in a relevant support role, have completed their probationary period, have support from their manager and have already achieved maths and English GCSE/Functional Skills qualifications at grade 4 or above/Level 2 Functional Skills.
If you would like further information and advice on Allied Health Profession apprenticeships, contact us.
Data apprenticeships develop your ability to confidently collate, manipulate and present clear can concise data, a skill which is essential in healthcare environments. Relevant apprenticeships include:
If you would like further information and advice on Education, Learning and Development apprenticeships, contact us.
Estates and Facilities play an important part in keeping the NHS and Social Care working. Apprenticeships are available to develop relevant skills in both “hard” and “soft” facilities professions.
If you would like further information and advice on Estates and Facilities Management apprenticeships, contact us.
Finance, Human Resources and Procurement are a vital part of NHS and Social Care’s corporate support services. There are apprenticeships available in these area to support you to develop skills and boost your career.
If you would like further information and advice on Leadership and Management apprenticeships, contact us.
Nursing apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining valuable skills and knowledge in the field of Nursing. The Nursing career pathway could help you build your career from a Healthcare Assistant through to a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
To be considered for the Nursing career pathway, applicants would be required to be substantively employed with an NHS or Social Care provider, have a minimum of a 30 hour/week contract for the full duration of the apprenticeship, have completed the Care Certificate, hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification and have already achieved maths and English GCSE/Functional Skills qualifications at grade 4 or above/Level 2 Functional Skills.
If you would like further information and advice on Nursing Career Pathway apprenticeships, contact us.
perience in the field of Midwifery. The Maternity Career Pathway could help you build your career from a Maternity Support Worker through to a Midwife registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
To be considered for the Maternity career pathway, applicants would be required to be substantively employed with an NHS or Social Care provider in a full time role, hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in a related subject (3x B’s at A Level/Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification/BTEC Access Course) and have already achieved maths and English GCSE/Functional Skills qualifications at grade 4 or above/Level 2 Functional Skills.
If you would like further information and advice on Maternity Career Pathway apprenticeships, contact us.
Continuous improvement and professional project management are critical to making NHS and Social Care environments run efficiently and allowing staff to deliver excellent care.
If you would like further information and advice on Project Management and Quality Improvement apprenticeships, contact us.
Benefits and Discounts for Apprentices
National Union of Students (NUS) Apprenticeship TOTUM Card
The NUS Apprenticeship TOTUM Card is a discount card for apprentices and can be used at hundreds of high street and online brands helping your hard-earned cash stretch a little further.
You can get up to 3 years membership with TOTUM Apprentice Card and will get hundreds of offers, discounts and deals on over 400 top brands and high street stores as well as a free Tastecard & Coffee Club for every year of membership.
