Apprenticeships

The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (AHP) Occupational Therapy route (OT) follows the same programme & specifications as the Trust level 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker programme with OT specific modules added.

If you are interested, in the first instance, all enquiries should be directed to:

Denise Whickman, Workforce Development Team denise.whickman@nhs.uk

Sarah Sprackling Allied Health Professions
sarah.sprackling@nhs.net

The Level 5 HND Assistant Practitioner Programme is the equivalent qualification to that of the Foundation Degree Associate Practitioner programme. This is delivered in house within EPUT by the EPUT Education Team.

The Apprenticeship lasts approximately 24 months and is an academic qualification achieving 240 credits. Requirements to apply for the HND are:

• English & Maths (GCSE C Grade or above, grade 4–9, or alternatively Functional Skills Level 2), all must be proven with certificates
• Level 3 health and social care or equivalent science based qualification.
• Completed Care Certificate

The programme has the requirement for 480 hours Guided learning / academic study hours per year and includes 1 study day per week which is delivered in a blended learning approach as a mixture of Teams sessions and face to face which will be in our training rooms, 3 weeks alternative placement per year plus additional study days which support the programme. There are academic assignments set throughout the year and there has to be a commitment to undertake study within your own time to complete assignments /reading/ research and self-directed learning.

We also have annual leave days / weeks set  within the programme and advise students that unless there are exceptional circumstances regarding leave that additional annual leave days should not unless previously agreed by the programme team and your manager be taken off from the weekly course study days . During the course there would be one study day per week over two years, with the designated day remaining fixed throughout the 24 month period and once the programme is completed the apprentices will undertake an End Point Assessment.

Apprentices will require a practice supervisor from their own work area and will be allocated an academic Assessor from the apprenticeship team who will also be their personal tutor.  Observations in practice would also be performed on apprentices by the assessor and their practice supervisor. There is a practice learning and development document which is completed throughout each year and contributes towards the assessment of student learning .Achievement of the Level 5 qualification would enable staff to apply to APEL into the degree nurse apprenticeship 2+2 model with our partner Universities and continue your progression in Healthcare. Alternatively, you could apply for a role as an Assistant Practitioner within the Trust.

There is normally one cohort for the programme yearly.  All candidates will be required to attend an interview/assessment day prior to the beginning of the course.

If you are interested, in the first instance, all enquiries should be directed to:

Denise Whickman, Workforce Development Team denise.whickman@nhs.uk

For more information and enquiries about any of the below education opportunities all please contact: 

Sarah Sprackling
sarah.sprackling@nhs.net

• Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (HAP) with Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship or Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship top ups
• Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeships
• Podiatry Degree Apprenticeships
• Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeships

For more information on the Clinical Associate in Psychology, all enquires should be directed to:

Hannah Palmer, Service Management Team Hannah.palmer11@nhs.net

Non-clinical training open to all staff includes:

EPUT has a range of development pathways for current and aspiring leaders to enable a staff to fulfil their potential and continue their professional development. Each pathway is tailored to the needs of our staff, with high quality training delivered by a range of experts from across the Trust.

The Trust offers a bands 1-5 leadership development pathway and a management development programme (MDP) for bands 4 and above, along with the locally delivered Leadership Academy Mary Seacole Leadership Programme for bands 6 and above. Complimenting these pathways are a number of other training courses and modules, also delivered by a range of experts from across the Trust.

Tracy Magowan, Occupational Therapy Apprentice

"I work in an older adult acute psychiatric ward and I love my job.

The apprenticeship is well structured, challenging yet rewarding. I have learnt so much about the role

I am very much enjoying my time as an apprentice and am excited to see where the journey takes me."

Pamela Stevens, Occupational Therapy Apprentice

"Being an apprentice isn't just about studying and earning a qualification, it is also about making a difference.

The skills and experience I have gained wouldn't have been possible from just sitting in a classroom."

Tracey Crick, Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprentice

"Being on the apprenticeship course has brought my dream of becoming a mental health nurse that one step closer.

With the support of the apprentices and the team who deliver the course, I am enjoying the challenge."

Hayley Stevens, Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprentice

"The apprenticeship programme has allowed me to progress in my professional development in a way I never thought possible.

The tutors have been supportive and informative in guiding me through the various courses progressing my knowledge, skills and behaviours whilst improving my working practice to provide holistic person centered care to my patients."