Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a real job with training, so you can earn a wage while you learn and become fully trained in your chosen occupation by the end of the apprenticeship. It allows you to improve your skills and progress in your career.
Why do an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is an opportunity to work and study at the same time. Most of your time is spent doing on-the-job training, and the rest is spent working towards a qualification. You’ll get paid a salary and be part of a team, just like a standard employee, but you’ll also get dedicated study time throughout the week. During your apprenticeship, you usually spend around 80% of your working time in this day-to-day role and the remaining 20% of the time you will be studying, often in college.
There are different types or levels of apprenticeships. The qualification you can achieve can vary from the equivalent to GCSEs, to a master’s degree. Each level apprenticeship will have different entry requirements.
- A range of apprenticeships available for both clinical and non-clinical roles
- Apprenticeships are fully funded through the apprenticeship levy with no personal costs
- Remain a paid employee with dedicated study time
- Qualifications up to and beyond master's degree level
Could a fully funded apprenticeship at our Trust be for you?
Hear from a range of our staff who have completed both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships.
Hear how apprenticeships have helped our staff to progress
Find out more
If you are interested in finding out more about apprenticeships with our Trust or have any questions relating to apprenticeships, please contact our apprenticeships team lpt.apprenticeships@nhs.net.
You can also visit the Institute for Apprenticeships to find out more about specific courses.