Employers
Find out more about the support on offer for NHS employers to take on apprentices.
Recruiting digital apprentices that spend 80% of their time at work and 20% studying for an up to degree level award is a cost-effective investment that brings new and innovative talent into the NHS at the grass roots of the organisation.
Health Education England have assessed the need to develop the digital skills workforce in the NHS. It predicts that the number of staff required to support digital transformation must significantly increase if the benefits envisaged are to become realities.
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Free support for NHS employers:
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Pre-screened candidates, with foundation skills provided through pre-apprenticeship training
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Full recruitment support
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In-person workforce planning and analysis sessions to identify where apprentices can add most value and build digital apprenticeship strategies at an organisational level
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Self-service toolkit to identify opportunities for digital apprenticeships and access resources to support implementation
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Help with selecting a training provider
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Support and guidance for onboarding and supporting new hires transition into their apprenticeship
Benefits of Digital Apprentices:
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With digital apprenticeship training paid for by the Apprenticeship Levy, this is a cost effective recruitment solution for areas of acute skill shortage
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Digital Apprenticeships are a strategic way to bridge the pay gap between the private and public sectors for digital skills
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Digital apprenticeships future proof the digital NHS with the flexibility and skills to support existing and emerging areas of digital administrative and clinical practice
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Early access to a deep pool of work ready digital skills and talent
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New talent at the grass roots of the organisation enables senior staff to focus on advanced critical projects
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On-the-job learning with up to degree level studies bring critical thinking and digital innovation into the NHS now and in the long term
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The digital apprenticeship pre-selection programme ensures they are work ready, aware of the NHS values and have the requisite entry digital skills
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Evidence shows that apprentices are loyal and share the values of their employers and make a full contribution to the workforce