NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme

The NHS belongs to the people It is there to improve our health and well- being, supporting us to keep mentally and physically well, to get better when we are ill and, when we cannot fully recover, to stay as well as we can to the end of our lives. It works at the limits of science – bringing the highest levels of human knowledge and skill to save lives and improve health. It touches our lives at times of basic human need, when care and compassion are what matter most.

We are looking for people To make a real contribution to patient services To make a real difference to peoples’ lives To lead major changes that will help the NHS meet its challenges.

Our Successes 5 th in The Times 'Top 100 Graduate Employers. Times Top 100 Graduate Employer of Choice for HR Winner of Diversity Award, CIPD Awards 4 th in The Guardian UK Finance Trainee came 1 st in the CIMA world rankings 2007 & 2009 AGR: Selection & Assessment Award Target Jobs Best Public Sector Graduate Recruiter

Return On Investment Our Scheme generates savings per trainee in the tens of thousands of pounds, and retains more trainees than other private and public sector schemes. Income generation – at least £120,000 per year & better patient experience A trainee generated savings of £74,000 by improving systems and productivity Approximately £224,000 over the 10-month placement.

Scheme Graduates Roles of recent alumni (2-5 years off Scheme) include: Senior Finance Manager, Associate Director of HR, Senior Commissioning Manager, Head of Department. 9 trainees from 2004 intake have reached Director Level 3 of last 4 NHS Chief Executives

Salary for 2009 Intake

Average NHS salary post scheme

Overview of 2012 Intake 22% BME 5% have a disability 11% age % applied to NHS Scheme before 42% Male 18% % 1st

Status of 2012 Intake

Where Did Our Intake Study? Aberdeen, The University of Aston University Bath, University of Birmingham, The University of Bournemouth University Bradford, The University of Bristol, The University of Brunel University Cambridge, The University of Cardiff University Central Lancashire, The University of Coventry, The University of DeMontfort, The University of Dundee, The University of Durham, The University of East Anglia, The University of Essex, The University of Exeter, The University of Glasgow Caledonian, The University of Gloucester, University of Huddersfield, The University of Hull, The University of Kent at Canterbury, The University of Kings College - University of London Kingston University Lancaster University Leeds Metropolitan University Leeds, The University of Leicester, The University of Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool University Loughborough Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester, The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, The University of Northumbria, University of Nottingham Trent University Nottingham, The University of Oxford, The University of Queen Mary, University of London Royal Holloway, University of London Salford, The University of Sheffield, The University of Southampton Solent University Southampton, The University of St Andrews, The University of Staffordshire University Stirling, The University of Sunderland, The University of Surrey, The University of Sussex, The University of Swansea University Teesside, The University of Wales, University of Warwick University West of England, Bristol, University of the West Scotland, University of Wolverhampton, University of York University The Australian National University University Externado de Colombia-Bogota, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Highest Number of Appointed Candidates Manchester 11 Nottingham 9 Cambridge, Leeds 8 Sheffield, Warwick 7 Northumbria 5 Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Oxford 4

Highest Number of Appointed Candidates 3 Durham, Exeter, Hull, Queen Mary, Sussex, Swansea, York 2 Aston, Bath, Coventry, Dundee, Huddersfield, Kings College, Lancaster, Leicester, Loughborough, Manchester Metropolitan, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Staffordshire, Teesside, West of England

The Process Application Form 12,225 Online Tests 4245 ASSESSMENT CENTRE 300 Interview 1000

Why do we use assessment centres? Give you an insight into life on the scheme with realistic job activitiesTo focus on assessing relevant skills onlyWe can observe you in a fair and objective wayIt is proven to be predictive of future performanceWe look for skills important to the NHS (based on the Leadership Framework)2 way selection process

Overview of the day Shared office space with candidates Access to laptop, printer and website Series of activities Individual Pair Group Written Should finish around 4.30

Top Tips Be honest, is the scheme right for you? Think carefully about specialism & location Apply early Practice the online tests Put all the dates in diary in advance Learn from the challenge!

Top Interview Tips Research the scheme/talk to current trainees/staff What are we looking for? Prepare your examples What is your motivation – why the NHS? Do not worry about a “weak” question Learn from the challenge!

Assessment Centre Top Tips KEEP CALM!!! Do not worry about a “weak” activity/question Focus on the challenges Treat them as real Be on time for your activities Manage your time – all activities are evaluated Be yourself – leave acting to the role players

When Good Candidates Go Bad! BE POLITE!!! Respond quickly Read & follow ALL instructions carefully Plan ahead Be honest Don’t be aggressive Be patient

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