apprenticeships

  • Apprenticeships are for anyone over the age of 16

  • There are no restrictions on age, previous qualifications and are not only for new staff 

  • All our apprenticeships are permanent positions so the role doesn’t finish at the end of the training programme

  • Apprentices receive support from their managers and are given study release time to attend training during working hours 

  • Apprentices are entitled to a 30% discount on their Oyster Travelcard providing they live in a London borough

An apprenticeship includes a work based training programme which provides a set of recognised vocational skills and knowledge. Apprenticeship standards are developed by actual practitioners and employers so relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do that job.

They are linked to occupations and are fully funded under our apprenticeship levy. If you do not have English and maths GCSEs then the programme will include an equivalent qualification in those subjects called Functional Skills.

  • New staff apprentices will have a slightly reduced salary during the apprenticeship but it rises to the normal salary for that role on completion of the apprenticeship training programme.

  • Existing staff who wish to apply and are successful will have their current pay protected for the duration of the apprenticeship training programme.

There are over 350 different types of job in the NHS. Currently there are over 500 apprenticeships available with many more in development.

At the trust we have over 300 apprentices on 30 different apprenticeships and they range from Level 2 to Level 7 that includes a Masters degree.

This is not an exhaustive list but examples of apprenticeships at the trust are Nursing Associate, Healthcare Support Worker, Cardiac Physiology, Audiology, Nuclear Medicine, Operating Departmental Practitioner, Sterile Services, Seniors Leaders (MBA) Human Resources (CIPD) Project Management, Business Administration, Accountancy (AAT, ACCA, CIMA), Network Engineer (CISCO, Microsoft), Chartered Surveyor, and Electrical Installation.

All apprenticeships are achieved by passing the end point assessment. This is taken at the end of the programme when you are ready and will usually consist of some kind of test, a presentation of work with a professional discussion and /or observation of practice. The approved assessor that makes that judgement will be independent of both the trust and the training provider.