Trust Apprenticeship Directory

Trust Apprenticeship Directory Your career in the NHS starts here! 1

Hello from the Careers Hub Team This booklet has been produced by the Greater Manchester NHS Careers Hub in cooperation with a number local NHS trusts who we work in partnership with. The hub works closely with lots of NHS trusts and organisations in the Greater Manchester area to provide learners and potential NHS employees with the information they need to develop their careers. Sue Leo What s this booklet about? This booklet is an introductory guide to apprenticeships in the NHS and it gives information on a number of local employers who are currently recruiting apprentices. Why does this booklet benefit me? It will give you an insight into the different NHS employers in Greater Manchester and why an apprentice with them might be good for you, as well as learning about their values and the exciting apprenticeships they have to offer right now! What other information will I get from the booklet? We ve also got some guides to searching for NHS apprenticeship vacancies as well as useful links to resources that will help you to find the right apprenticeship for you! You can contact the hub team by emailing: careers.hub@cmft.nhs.uk What is a trust? A National Health Service trust is an organisation within the NHS generally serving either a geographical area or a specialised function. Some Trusts will run hospitals, often known as acute trusts, where some may run mental health or community services. Some trusts run a combination of services. There are 14 trusts providing services in Greater Manchester and in some cases there may be several trusts providing different services to residents of a specific area. You ll find information relating to many of these organisations in this booklet. What if I need to know more? There are contact details for many of the trusts that we work with contained in the booklet but we d also like to encourage you to get in contact with the Careers Hub team if you need further information or are unsure how to proceed. 2

Apprentices in the NHS Why work for the NHS? Working in the NHS gives you the ability to improve the lives of others by supporting the care of patients and carers who depend on the services we provide. There are also lots of employee benefits such as progressive rates of pay, on the job training and a great pension scheme. Not all the staff working in the NHS are front-line clinicians like doctors and nurses. We have IT professionals, accountants, engineers, scientists and many more professionals who come together to deliver the best experience and outcome possible for our patients. The NHS is the largest employer in Europe with over 1.2 million employees in the United Kingdom. There are opportunities to work in 100s of organisations across the country in over 350 different job roles. Whatever skills you have, there is probably a job that will suit them in the NHS and an apprenticeship might be the perfect way to start your career with us. How do I know if an Apprenticeship in the NHS for Me? Apprenticeships provide routes into a variety of careers in the NHS and are an excellent opportunity to earn, gain work experience and achieve nationally recognised qualifications at the same time, with many different areas of work to consider. An apprenticeship in the NHS isn t like going to college or University, as an apprentice you will be doing a real job in a real place getting paid for it! You will have responsibilities to your employer and your colleagues and you will be working as part of a team in a great organisation. The responsibility you have whilst you re learning on the job means you will develop skills very quickly whilst being supported by your team in the NHS. Whilst your learning in your NHS workplace you may also go on day or block release to a training centre or college, working towards recognised competence and knowledge qualifications and developing your skills in Maths and English if needed. As an Apprentice, how many hours will I work and what is the rate of pay? As an apprentice you will be required to work at least 30 hours per week, If you are 16 to 18 or 19+ and in your first year of an apprenticeship, you should receive at least the National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices ( 3.40 an hour) after your first year you will be entitled to at least the National Minimum rate for your age and will also receive holiday pay whilst you are on the apprenticeship programme. 3

Finding Apprenticeships & Applying Where can I find out more about the Apprenticeships that are currently available? There has never been a better time to start an apprenticeship and applying is easy. You can find out more information and register, search and apply for apprenticeship opportunities by visiting the NHS Jobs Website. www.jobs.nhs.uk There s lots of really useful information on this site to enable you to perform a job search and find jobs that match your skills making it really easy to apply for NHS jobs online. There are also video case studies to watch, job news, advise on careers and a Job Seekers section that gives valuable information in regards to searching for the perfect job, how to make successful applications, interview tips and much more. Initially you can make a start by simply typing Apprentice into the job reference bar then add your postcode or location to find apprenticeship vacancies in your area. Also, if you register yourself with the site you can receive apprenticeship vacancies by E-mail enabling you to view new posts to suit your job search every day. Are there any other websites that I could use to help me decide on my apprenticeship? Here are a few that will help you in your future health care career journey. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk www.nationalcareersservice. direct.gov.uk www.gov.uk/topic/furthereducation-skills/apprenticeships Is the NHS Jobs website easy to use? Absolutely, there are quick search options which are a great way to get started with your job hunting and if you want more focused results; the advanced search lets you search using specific criteria. 4

We provide care for people in Bolton and beyond at the Royal Bolton Hospital, at home and in a number of community centres and clinics. The Trust is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and its services range from highly regarded maternity, neonatal and children s services, to one of the busiest A & E departments in the area, not to mention all the departments which support them. We believe strongly in supporting staff to learn and develop in order to provide top quality care and services, and to fulfil their own potential. An apprenticeship with us is an exciting opportunity to help you gain training and experience to enhance your skills and expand your job and career opportunities. This could be in areas such as Healthcare, Pharmacy, Finance, Health Records, Human Resources (Workforce) and many more. What do we offer? Support to complete your study programme We work closely with our local schools and colleges A variety of training including e-learning to meet your needs Fixed term contracts A buddy will be identified to support you whilst you are at Bolton Access to career advice in your chosen area We pay above the minimum wage for apprentices and offer generous holiday entitlements Our values Our Trust Values demonstrate the beliefs that underpin the way we work together as staff and with patients. They are our Bolton VOICE: Vision Openness Integrity Compassion Excellence Find out more on our web pages for the latest vacancy details or follow us on: Twitter: @boltonnhsft Email: apprenticeshipcareers @boltonft.nhs.uk Web: www.boltonft.nhs.uk 5

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Bridgewater) is a leading provider of community health services in the north west of England. We provide high quality community and specialist services to 1,304,500 people living in: Bolton, Halton, Oldham, Southport, St. Helens, Warrington, Wigan Borough, Trafford Community Dental Network (provides services in all of the above areas plus Bolton, Tameside, Trafford, Glossop, Stockport and Western Cheshire). As a dedicated provider of community services our strategy is to bring more care closer to home this means providing a wider range of services in community settings to keep people healthier for longer and developing more specialist services to support people to live independently at home. Here at Bridgewater we are passionate about Education and Development. We have expert teams who can provide you with information, advice and training to meet your needs. providers to tailor these frameworks so that you get the most out of your programme. We also offer all of our staff and apprenticeships the opportunity to gain knowledge and experiences of other roles and departments by undertaking innovative internal work experience placements. To find our current apprentice offers please visit our website or contact our Talent for Care Programme Facilitator who can offer bespoke expert advice on all programmes. Email: karla.rimaitis@bridgewater. nhs.uk Web: www.bridgewater.nhs.uk Phone number: 01942 481596 Our apprenticeships are hosted in partnership with the following providers: We offer a wide range of apprenticeships in both clinical and non-clinical areas such as Clinical Healthcare Support and Business and Administration, we work collaboratively with training 6

Everyone matters to us. We care for more than one million patients a year from our local community and further afield. Central Manchester University Hospitals features seven main services including a children s hospital, dental, an eye hospital and community services. Our Values are Compassion Empathy Pride Dignity Respect Consideration At Central Manchester, we are in a unique position in that we deliver our apprenticeship training via our own dedicated Apprenticeship Team. We offer apprenticeships in many clinical disciplines including Clinical Healthcare Support and Perioperative Support; we also cater for our non-clinical staff with an offer of Business Administration and Team Leading. We are currently recruiting apprentices in a number of occupational areas and offer interactive training, experience and the support from our dedicated team of Assessors to help you to get in, move on and go far in your career with Central Manchester. Your success is our success. Current vacancies at the Trust are listed here: http://jobs.cmft.nhs.uk/ For further information about Central Manchester University Hospital Trust, please see our website: http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/ You can also find out more about apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Team at Central Manchester by contacting: Email: Apprenticeship.team@cmft. nhs.uk Phone: 01612764635 or 01617010837 7

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in Withington, south Manchester, is the largest single site cancer treatment centre in Europe, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. Operating with 2,500 staff, 300 volunteers, 30,000 public members and one of the largest hospital charities in the UK, we serve a population of 3.2 million people across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, with more than a quarter of our patients referred to us from across the UK. We are known as a world pioneer in the care, treatment and research of cancer. We are proud to have been chosen as one of only two UK hospitals to host a high energy proton beam therapy centre. All our staff play a crucial role in giving our patients the best possible care, treatment and experience. Our Christie Commitment describes what our patients and their families or carers can expect from us, and also what staff can expect from each other: 8 We care We discover We teach Our Human Resources and School of Oncology teams work in partnership to manage The Christie apprenticeship scheme including recruitment, training and development opportunities. The apprenticeship training programme comprises a national vocational qualification, a technical certificate and functional skills in English, Maths and, where applicable, ICT. Apprenticeship opportunities in 2017 may include, but are not limited to: Clinical Healthcare Support Healthcare Support Services Business and Administration Customer Services Team leading Management All our current apprenticeship vacancies are advertised here: www.jobs.nhs.uk (Please search using our postcode: M20 4BX) You can also find out more about apprenticeships at The Christie by contacting: angela.tillman@christie.nhs.uk

Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of services in the treatment and recovery of mental health conditions and substance misuse. Our people are passionate, patient focused, positive individuals with shared vision and values who are committed to working together to help people live well. Our values are reflected in everything we do, right from induction through to Appraisal, and the way we reward and recognise staff. We employ over 3,000 people and promote a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Based right across Manchester and beyond, we have services in Prestwich, Bolton, Salford and Trafford and also cover services in Cumbria and Central Lancashire. Apprenticeship opportunities are endless within Greater Manchester West. We are an accredited centre with Pearson Edexcel which means that you could earn and learn with likeminded colleagues all within the 9 GMW location. We are passionate about learning, development and progression opportunities and work with partners to deliver alternative subject specialisms to meet the needs of our workforce. Basically if we don t deliver it we can find a person who can! We have a full time dedicated Functional Skills Tutor who can support you to achieve your goals and aspirations with Maths, English and ICT whatever your existing level of achievement is. We offer opportunities to develop your career at GMW in lots of different ways. Pathways at various levels include: Health & Social Care Business Administration Customer Service Pharmacy Catering/Hospitality Accounting Leadership & Management Team Leading Peer Mentorship But please do contact us if you would like to discuss other pathways that may be relevant to your role. Email: apprenticeships@gmw.nhs.uk Web address: www.gmw.nhs.uk Phone: 0161 358 1770

The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust covers the large geographical area of North Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury. We operate four hospitals plus a variety of community and integrated care services within this region. We work with a variety of specialist training providers to offer apprenticeships in areas including laboratory support, laundry, portering, gardening and painting as well as administration and customer service apprenticeships. We provide apprenticeships to our existing workforce, as well as opportunities for new staff. Further information about the Trust can be found at Our values are Quality-Driven Responsible Compassionate A montage of our four sites Our dedicate Trust Apprenticeship team delivers a variety of clinical apprenticeships such as Clinical Healthcare Support, Allied Health Profession Support and Perioperative Support. www.pat.nhs.uk Information about apprenticeship vacancies can be found on www.findapprenticeship.service. gov.uk We host apprenticeships in partnership with the following training providers: 10

Since its formation in 2002, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has grown to become one of the UK s leading providers of Community and Mental Health services, with a wealth of job opportunities throughout the organisation in areas such as Healthcare, Administration, Corporate Services and Estates. Our vision is to deliver the best possible care to patients, people and families in our local communities, by working effectively with partners to live well. We employ 5,500 staff who work in a huge range of both frontline and non-clinical/support services roles providing care to 1.3 million people across six boroughs of Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham and Rochdale, Tameside & Glossop, Stockport and Trafford. We work closely with a range of partners including commissioners, NHS Trusts, the private sector, local councils, and voluntary organisations to deliver innovative and integrated care to our communities. 11 Our values are Compassionate - Accountable Responsive - Effective - Safe Our services span six boroughs of Greater Manchester and can offer apprenticeships in a variety of roles, both clinical and non-clinical there will be a post to suit you. One of our strategic goals is to be a great place to work, which means we place a great deal of importance on the experience of our staff. Our success is reflected in our staff survey results, and in other achievements, making the list of top 120 best places to work in 2015, as compiled by HSJ and Nursing Times, in association with NHS Employers. We work closely with education providers to promote a collaborative approach to apprenticeships; blending work based learning and external support. Links are available on our website to current vacancies and there is a contact us option where you can ask a question or make an enquiry. Web: www.penninecare.nhs.uk Phone number: 0161 716 3000 Apprenticeships are hosted in partnership with:

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the safest organisation in the NHS through providing safe, clean and personal care to every patient, every time. The Trust is an integrated provider of hospital, community primary care and adult social care services, including the University Teaching Trust. Salford Royal s team of 7,000 staff provide local services to the City of Salford and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond. Salford Royal is an Outstanding Trust the first Trust in the North of England to achieve the highest rating given by the Care Quality Commission. Our Values Patient and Customer Focus Accountability Continuous Improvement Respect At Salford Royal, we deliver our apprenticeship training via our own dedicated Apprenticeship Team, enabling our apprentices to aspire 12 to, and realise their full potential through work-based learning. Each learner is an individual to us, and we support our learners to help themselves and improve the patient and support services we provide. We offer apprenticeships in various clinical disciplines including Clinical Healthcare Support and Perioperative Support; we also cater for non-clinical apprenticeships in areas such as IM&T, Business Administration and Team Leading. We are currently recruiting apprentices in a number of occupational areas and offer interactive training, experience and the support you need from our dedicated team to help you to get in, move on and go far in your career with Salford Royal. Current vacancies at the Trust are listed here: http://www.srft.nhs.uk/ jobs-careers/ For further information about Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, please see our website: http://www.srft.nhs. uk You can also find out more about apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Team at Salford Royal by contacting: Email: maggie.king@srft.nhs Phone: 0161 2064019 or Email: paula.hughes@srft.nhs.uk Phone: 0161 206541

We are a specialist hospital for emergency and abdominal surgery, one of only four in Greater Manchester, under the Healthier Together review and are a partner organisation within the Stockport Together programme to develop a single strategic plan to improve health and social care services across the community. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust not only consists of acute hospital services but also 24 community locations. We rely on the strength and expertise of our staff to deliver compassionate care. a difference with apprenticeships in Business Administration and Clinical Healthcare Support. Vacancies are advertised on www.jobs.nhs.uk where any criteria for applying is given. Visit us at our Trust Web address: www.stockport.nhs.uk Your Health. Our Priority. Our values of Quality & Safety, Communication and Service are at the heart of everything we do and every day they drive the behaviour and actions for every person in our organisation. We offer a range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making 13

Wythenshawe Hospital is a major acute teaching hospital, part of UHSM. We are recognised as a centre of clinical excellence and providing district general hospital services and specialist tertiary services to our local community. Better career prospects once you complete your Apprenticeship you will be guaranteed an interview for a role at UHSM. Achieve a real, transferable qualification with an excellent college. Our PEOPLE Values (Open and Honest, Excellence, One Team, Patient First, Leadership) underpin everything we do here at UHSM and we re looking forward to recruiting excellent Apprentice Candidates who align to our values. Benefits of an Apprenticeship at UHSM: Work in a real job with one of the North West s biggest employers. Gain valuable skills and experience. Paid a competitive salary of 7,547 for 16 & 17 year olds and 8,775 for 18 year olds, both of which are above the minimum wage. 14 Currently offering positions in: Clinical Healthcare Support Business and Admin Customer Service Medical Business and Admin... many more in planning! Current vacancies at the Trust are listed here: http://jobs.cmft.nhs.uk/ Email: apprenticeships@uhsm.nhs.uk Web: www.uhsm.nhs.uk Phone: 0161 291 4712

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are one of hundreds of NHS Trusts comprising the NHS. The Trust is a major acute Trust serving the people of the Borough of Wigan. Innovative and forward thinking, the Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare for the local population of over 300,000. The Trust is committed to designing services around the needs of patients and for patients to be cared for as close to their home as possible. Operating across the 3 hospital sites, a state-of-the-art outpatient s centre, a dedicated Eye Unit at the Wigan Health Centre and also working from offices at Buckingham Row. The Trust has 758 inpatient beds and invests over 220 million each year in a broad range of highly regarded general and specialist acute services. Wrightington Hospital Leigh Infirmary We have a true passion and commitment not only to our patients but also our existing and future staff. We strive to provide the best possible education and work experience opportunities for those who are striving for a lifelong career in the NHS. Our apprenticeship programme is one possible route into work with us. Apprenticeships at the Trust become available all year round and across many different specialities. These can be found on the NHS Jobs website: www.jobs.nhs.uk Alternatively your can register your interest with the Trust directly through the Learning & Development Team. For further information on our Apprenticeships, Pre-Employment and Work Experience opportunities please see our website under Working with Us ; alternatively please contact our friendly Learning & Development Team via the contact details below: Why us Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary 15 Email: learning.and.development@ wwl.nhs.uk Web: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ Phone: 01942 244 000

Apprentices in Primary Care What is Primary Care? Primary care is the first point of contact with the NHS and encompasses most healthcare taking place outside of Hospitals. Primary Care organisations include General Practitioners (GPs) Pharmacies, Dental Surgeries, Optometrists and other services based in the Community, including patients own homes. Apprenticeships provide work experience and qualifications for young people to work in this sector, broadening their knowledge of the available careers and helping them to decide what future career path to take within the NHS. Types of Apprenticeships in Primary Care Apprenticeships are available in many roles in Primary Care and can be used to develop new and existing skills such as; administration, customer service, social media and communication, finance, IT, nursing and clinical skills. The range of Apprenticeship job roles in Primary Care include: Optical assistants Contact lens assistants Pharmacy Dispensing assistants (based in supermarkets and high street shops) Healthcare assistants (in GP Practices) Nurses (Dental Surgeries and GP Practices) Receptionists Greater Manchester NHS Careers & Engagement Hub (2016) Careers.Hub@cmft.nhs.uk www.cmft.nhs.uk/gmcareershub 16 Business Administrators Apprenticeships in GP Surgeries The work of GP Surgeries is widely recognised to be the foundation on which NHS care is provided. GP Surgeries treat all common medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment. They focus on the health of the whole person combining physical, psychological and social aspects of care. There are over 500 GP Practices in the Greater Manchester area offering Apprenticeships for people to gain valuable work experience in a wide range of areas including Clinical, Team Leading, Customer Service, IT and Communication. Apprenticeship courses are available for 12, 18 and 24 months within GP Surgeries and often a job role is available once a qualification is gained. Apprentices are seen as a valuable asset to the running of GP surgeries. Apprenticeship opportunities in Primary Care within Greater Manchester Please visit Health Education England s Facebook Page to see Apprenticeship vacancies offered by NHS organisations (including GP Surgeries). www.facebook.com/nhsapprentices/