Heartbeat: Unlock your potential with an apprenticeship
March 28, 2019
Do you aspire to excellence? Looking for a new challenge or simply wanting to upskill? Our apprenticeship courses could help you unlock the next level of your PDR.
Apprenticeships in the past were the homestead of students and young people, keen to do whatever it takes to get a foothold in an industry, often looked down upon by professionals. However, this is changing with the launch of a brand new range of apprenticeship opportunities.
Apprenticeships range from Level 2 all the way to Level 8 which is the equivalent of a Master’s Degree. These courses could be your answer to how you enhance your skills and opening up a new world of opportunities.
Maxine Griffiths, Widening Participation Manager, believes there are numerous benefits of completing an apprenticeship at the Trust.
She said: “The new Apprenticeship Standard is a nationally recognised qualification with progression routes. There are a vast amount of study opportunities at a variety of levels meaning there is something for everyone. We currently offer a range of clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships from Level 2 business administration to Level 3 senior healthcare support worker.
“Should colleagues not be able to find what they’re looking for, they can view all NHS relevant apprenticeship standards by visiting the HASO Health for Skills “Skills for Health” website.”
The barriers to entry for academic study in the workplace are known to be high.
However, with our Trust offering more accessible learning opportunities for colleagues than ever before, there is no better time than now to enrol yourself on an apprenticeship.
Libby Marshall, Apprenticeship Coordinator is a real advocate of academic learning in the organisation and said: “Apprenticeships are funded through the SWBH Apprenticeship Levy and anybody interested will need to complete an assessment for maths and English if they don’t have any certificates and gain support from their manager via a study leave request.
All of the apprenticeships available give learners a structured programme which means they’re able to work towards a qualification. This will allow better opportunities to progress in the Trust.”
For more information about apprenticeships courses within our organisation, please contact swbh. apprenticeship@nhs.net.