UCAS launches new apprenticeship service
From 18th October individuals who login to their UCAS Students account will now see the most relevant apprenticeship opportunities for them alongside degree…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Natasha Savage
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Focus on Training Providers – Associate Ambulance Practitioner
The Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 12th January 2017. The Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) works as…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation –October 2023
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The Institute then
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner apprenticeship standard consultation
In July 2022 the National Curriculum for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Programmes was updated and revised to the Fourth Edition. The
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2023
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and…
Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day – 14th October
14th October is Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day. AHPs are the third largest healthcare workforce, with significant opportunities to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. Following the recent…
Webinar – Radiotherapy Apprenticeships: Why you should consider growing your own
NHS England have organised an upcoming webinar entitled: Radiotherapy Apprenticeships: Why you should consider growing your own Sign up and hear about…
End Point Assessment Organisation SIAS – End Point Assessor Vacancy
The Level 3 Clinical Coder apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 12th April 2019. There are currently two End Point Assessment Organisations…
Spotlight on EPAOs – Senior People Professional
The apprenticeship standard for Senior People Professional has been approved for delivery since 7th January 2021. An employee in this occupation will be responsible…
National Apprenticeship Awards – Regional Ceremonies
The National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have gone above and beyond during the…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Donna Mitchell
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Office for Students – Degree apprenticeships funding competition
The Office for Students (OfS) launched a funding competition on the 28th September for OfS registered higher education providers to bid for a…
Registered Midwife Degree Apprenticeship evaluation
NHS England and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) commissioned an evaluation of the benefits and costs of the Level 6 Midwife (Degree)…
Delivering Quality Apprenticeships Featured Case Study: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was…
Last registrations with Open Awards
NHS England are currently funding Health or Social Care Employers access to Functional Skills qualifications exams through Open Awards at…
Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) – Diagnostic Imaging Support Option
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker Trailblazer Group is pleased to announce that a new occupational option, Diagnostic Imaging Support, has been added to…
Focus on Training Provider – Improvement Leader
The Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 29th January 2019….
Primary Care Apprenticeships – Bay Medical Centre
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Featured Apprentice – Sarah Angus
This week’s Featured Apprentice is Sarah Angus who is a Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) Apprentice with the learning disability…
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022) & Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner (NMC 2022) – Approved for delivery
The following apprenticeship standards have now been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Community…
Risedale Estates – Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers
The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers were published recently, and Risedale Estates were delighted to be ranked 53! Risedale Estates operates care homes from four…
Standard of the Week – Improvement Leader
The Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 29th January 2019. Improvement Leaders are responsible for…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Jenna Johnstone
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are…
Delivering Quality Apprenticeships Featured Case Study: Great Ormond Street Hospital
The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was published recently. There are a variety of case studies contained within these principles. We will be highlighting…
Service Designer Apprenticeship Standard
Watch out for the first provision of the new Level 6 Service Designer apprenticeship standard, which was approved for delivery on 23rd March…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation –September 2023
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The Institute then puts…
Primary Care Apprenticeships – Peterloo Medical Centre and Well Up North
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Focus on Training Providers – Career Development Professional
The Level 6 Career Development Professional apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 10th May…
T-Levels : An overview
T-Levels are a level three technical education route that provide an alternative to A-levels for 16-19-year-olds. One T Level is equivalent to three…
Apprenticeship Service – some recent changes
There have been some changes made to the Apprenticeship Service recently. When Levy Employers create a pledge to transfer apprenticeship funding, auto approval will…
The NHS Procurement and Commercial Digital Academy
The use of data and analytics within procurement is recognised as an essential skill and there…
Delivering Quality Apprenticeships Featured Case Study: Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was published recently. There are a variety of case studies contained within these…
HASO Printables – ESFA Apprenticeship Funding Rules
Wondering what can and can’t be funded with the Levy? Download the printable below to find out!
Webinar: Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in Health
HTQs are occupation focused qualifications at level 4/5 that have been introduced to provide the skills that employers need. They are flexible, provider-based…
Katie Mills and Jenny Murfin – Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Katie Mills and Jenny Murfin have recently completed the…
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Apprenticeships Standards Update
In July 2022 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) published new standards of proficiency for the occupations they statutorily regulate. The apprenticeship standards…
Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship – National Update
ECP (Enhanced Clinical Practitioner) guidance and support The ECP apprenticeship celebrates and recognises enhanced practice roles that contribute significantly to patient care, quality, safety,…
NHS Ambassadors
Have you heard about the NHS Ambassadors programme? This fantastic programme encourages people working or studying in healthcare to volunteer one hour of their time per year to speak in…
Standard of the Week – Improvement Practitioner
The Level 4 Improvement Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 27th February 2018. Improvement Practitioners use a blend…