Apprenticeships
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is committed to providing opportunities for those wishing to start a career in the healthcare industry and to develop the skills of our existing workforce to enable them to progress along their chosen career pathway.
We offer an extensive range of apprenticeships across the organisation, in both clinical and non-clinical disciplines. Our Public Sector Apprenticeship figures demonstrate this, showing that we are exceeding the target of 2.3% of our workforce, and continuing to increase both apprentice numbers and programmes available.
An apprenticeship at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP)
An apprenticeship here at UHP is a paid job, where the employee will combine practical hands-on training in their chosen career with protected study time facilitated by an academic provider.
As an apprentice at UHP you will gain the practical experience, technical knowledge and wider skills needed to perform your existing role and shape your future career with us. You will gain this through a variety of work-based learning, formal off-the job training and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. An apprenticeship will give you the skills you need to offer a first-class service to our patients and service users, whilst also providing the building blocks to your bright career ahead.
You will be working, usually full time, in your job role. The qualification training will be done mainly at the workplace, with the off-the-job training accounting for at least 20% of your employed time. An assessor will regularly visit you at work to observe you performing relevant tasks and to carry out professional discussions. You will receive a login to an online portfolio and complete a variety of learning modules. English and Maths will need to be completed prior to completion, if you have not already achieved them at GCSE grade C / level 4 or above.
About Apprenticeships
What are the benefits?
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Paid Employment
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Earn while you learn
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27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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20% ‘off-the job’ training
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Successful completion secures an industry recognised qualification
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Clear career progression and pathways
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NHS Pension
How long do they take?
The length of an apprenticeship can vary depending on the qualification you wish to achieve. They can range from 12 months to 5 years depending on which one you choose and your previous qualifications. For full details of each qualification and duration please email plh-tr@apprenticeships@nhs.net.
Levels
| Level | Equivalent educational level | |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | 2 | GCSE |
| Advanced | 3 | A Level |
| Higher | 4 and 5 | Foundation degree |
| Degree | 6 and 7 | Degree or Masters |
Do I have to pay for the qualification?
GREAT NEWS….No! that is the beauty of an apprenticeship. Not only can you earn while you learn but the apprenticeship levy also ensures you do not end up with expensive tuition fees at the end. Find out more about the apprenticeship levy and how it can work for you.
Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone over the age of 16 can apply for an apprenticeship and there is no upper age limit. Internal members of staff can apply to further develop their education and individuals within our local community can also take advantage of the great opportunities apprenticeships offer to pursue a career in their chosen profession. A 16 year old student can apply whilst still at school however, they must complete their final summer term before the apprenticeship can begin.
Further information
Apprenticeship Pathways
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View our nursing and operating department practitioners pathways Clinical Apprenticeship Pathways.pdf [pdf] 174KB
Clinincal non-registered
- L2 Healthcare Support Worker
- L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker L5 Assistant Practitioner
- L5 Trainee Nurse Associate
Nursing
- L6 Registered Nurse Degree
- L7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Healthcare Science
- L2 Healthcare Science Assistant
- L3 Lab Technician
- L4 Healthcare Science Associate
- L6 Healthcare Science Practitioner
- L3 Pharmacy Technician
Allied Health Professionals
- L6 Operating Department Practitioner
- L6 Diagnostic Radiographer
Administration
- L2 Customer Service
- L3 Business Administration
- L3 Team Leader
- L4 Associate Project Manager
Management / Leadership
- L5 Operations/ Dept Manager
- L6 Chartered Manager
- L7 Senior Leader
Corporate Support
- L3 Human Resources Support
- L5 HR Consultant Partner
- L3 Assistant Accountant
- L4 Professional Accountant Technician
- L3 Data Technician
- L3 Info Comms Technician
- L3 Software Development Technician
- L4 Cyber Security Technologist
- L4 Data Analyst
- L4 DevOps Engineer
- L4 Network Engineer
- L4 Software Developer /Tester
- L6 Data Scientist Degree
- L6 Digital Technology Solutions
- L7 MSc Applied Data Analytics
Estates
- L2 Carpentry & joinery
- L2 Construction building wood occupations
- L3 Engineering manufacture
- L3 Maintenance and Engineering technician
Staff stories
Lily joined us as a Emergency Department Admin Apprentice and recently won our 2024 apprentice of the year.
Want to get involved? Check out our events calendar
| Date | Time | Place | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
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19/07/2024 |
10am to 1pm |
City Centre |
Skills Launchpad; Place de Brest |
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23/08/2024 |
10am to 1pm |
City College Plymouth |
Open Day |
College students experience live construction site at University Hospitals Plymouth
Local college students were recently invited to a building site to find out about different careers in construction and learn about a very special building process currently being undertaken at University Hospitals Plymouth.
Joining us
All our vacancies are advertised online
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You will need to create an account to fill out an application form
View our apprenticeship vacancies
Alternatively, visit NHS Jobs and search for ‘Apprentice’ in ‘Plymouth’
If you have any questions on apprenticeships within UHP, please contact the apprenticeship team via email at plh-tr.apprenticeships@nhs.net
Contact us
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Plh-tr.apprenticeships@nhs.net
01752 437753
Learning & Organisational Development
Breast Road
Derriford
PL6 5YE
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