Clinical routine, done reliably
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
There are no entry requirements to the apprenticeship but employers may run their own selection process. Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and Maths prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Part of a team providing care across a range of healthcare settings.
Monitoring an individual's condition through observations such as blood pressure, temperature and weight, and checking overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.
Covers clinical observations, blood pressure, temperature, weight, monitoring condition
Depending on the setting, helping individuals to eat, drink, wash, dress or go to the toilet.
Covers personal care, eating and drinking, washing and dressing
Preparing individuals for healthcare activities carried out by other members of the team, and looking after them before, during and after, in line with the care plan.
Covers preparing individuals for procedures, care plans, before and aftercare
Addressing straightforward problems themselves, and reporting concerns and changes to the appropriate person in a timely manner. Knowing which is which is the skill.
Covers addressing straightforward problems, reporting concerns and changes, record keeping
Every apprenticeship ends with an independent assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours learned on the programme, carried out by an organisation with no connection to us or to the employer. Everything before it exists to get the apprentice ready for it.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7979
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
