Apprenticeships

There are many different apprenticeship opportunities available in the NHS at different entry levels. They can range from Level 2 qualifications right through to Level 7 Master’s Degree and can be accessed by people of any age and any ability.

They can be in clinical roles such as a nursing associate, or in an administrative and clerical role, as well as many others.

Below are some of the apprenticeships we offer at KCHFT:

• Customer Service Practitioner Level 2
• Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
• Hospitality Team Member Level 2
• Business Administration Level 3
• Data Technician Level 3
• Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3
• Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3
• Dental Nurse Level 3
• Customer Service Specialist Level 3
• Associate Project Manager Level 4
• Data Analyst Level 4
• Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5
• Assistant Practitioner Level 5
• HR Consultant/ Partner Level 5
• Nurse Associate Level 5
• Chartered Manager (Degree) Level 6
• Occupational Therapist (degree) Level 6
• Physiotherapist (degree) level 6
• Podiatrist (Degree) Level 6
• Project Manager Degree Level 6
• Registered Nurse Degree Level 6
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner (degree) – Level 7
• Senior Leader Level 7
• Senior People Professional Level 7
• Systems Thinking Practitioner Level 7

Your apprenticeship will be a mix of time spent on work placement and days at a training centre or college.

To support the achievement of your qualification, you will need to allocate 20 per cent of your working time as off-the-job learning. This could include shadowing colleagues, observations, research and formal training.

For our nursing and AHP apprenticeship programmes, you’ll work a minimum of 30 hours per week in a clinical role (some of which will be on placements), around 80 per cent of your time. In addition you’ll need to spend around one day a week in academic study in tutor-supported study modules. Your course tutors will support your learning and mark your assessments.

Nothing but your time and commitment!

All of your training and accreditation is paid for by the NHS.

Apprenticeships take between one and five years to complete. 

Find out more about the types of apprenticeships on offer in the NHS, the entry requirements and length of the course.

If you are already working at KCHFT, you'll need to have a development discussion with your manager about your career options before you apply for an apprenticeship programme.

If you are not a KCHFT colleague, keep a look out on our careers pages where we regularly advertise apprenticeship opportunities.

You can also keep a look out for vacancies which may help you gain the experience and skills you need to apply for an apprenticeship in the future.

Nursing apprenticeships

For our Registered Nurse programme you’ll need at least five good GCSE results including English and Maths to be considered. In addition we will be looking for candidates who also have a higher level qualification, such as an NVQ or a BTEC (level three) in a related subject. We would also like to see evidence of working in a care setting or environment.

For the Nurse Associate programme you’ll need at least five good GCSE results including English and Maths.

Apprenticeships in allied health professions

The entry requirements needed for an AHP apprentice will depend on the role but it's likely you'll need at least five good GCSE results including English and Maths to be considered. In addition we will be looking for candidates who also have a higher level qualification, such as an NVQ or a BTEC (level three) in a related subject. We would also like to see evidence of working in a care setting or environment.

The main criteria are passion and enthusiasm for nursing and AHP roles, as well as a kind, compassionate approach.