Benefits of apprenticeships

The apprenticeship programme has many benefits, for the apprentices, for managers, and for our Trust.

For apprentices new to the Trust

• Work experience in a real healthcare environment
• Chance to earn a nationally recognised qualification
• Important insight into NHS practices and procedures
• Learning to use bespoke software systems created and developed in-house
• Ongoing support and development throughout your apprenticeship
• A professional reference to use in the future
• Building confidence in the workplace
• A wider range of career opportunities within the NHS

For existing staff members who join the programme

• Improved knowledge, skills and behaviours
• A clear career progression route
• No cost
• On-the-job training
• Remote training delivery
• Personal development

For managers and teams

• A well-qualified and highly skilled workforce that meets the needs of the service
• More satisfied staff, with increased competence and quality
• Greater staff retention through increased engagement, motivation and recognition of skills
• Career progression and promotion opportunities
• Encouraging new and local talent at all levels into our workforce