NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme September 2015 Intake

A bit about me Laura Harper, Health Informatics Trainee Past Lives: Physics and Astrophysics Department of Health Maths Teacher First Placement: Walsall Integrated Healthcare Trust, IT project manager Flexi Placement: National Cancer Intelligence Network, Cancer Intelligence Analyst Second Placement: UHB Foundation Trust, Information Analyst

A bit about the scheme Four streams: General Management Financial Management Human Resources Management Health Informatics Management Fast Track Programme 2 years long, 3 placements, continuous education

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.

Our Challenges One of the largest organisations in the world 1.5 million people use the NHS every 36 hours Approx. 100 billion budget & 90 different professions From Government: The White Paper “Equity & Excellence: Liberating the NHS” The Health & Social Care Bill 2011 On-going re-structure of NHS Settling into new structure Efficiency savings - £20b Meeting the needs of a diverse & changing population Impact of technology Constant Media Spotlight

The Scheme Offers… A career in a specialist profession: Finance, General Management, Health Informatics or HR with: An extensive induction into the NHS Fully funded Post Graduate Qualifications Work based placements in NHS organisations Engagement with clinicians and frontline NHS services Flexi placement Management tools and experiential learning Personal development Exposure to senior management (mentors and coaches) Peer support (buddies & action learning) Career development & help moving into your 1st job post scheme

Why I Joined the NHS My motivation for the NHS scheme Make a difference Widely used – big impact Why I chose my specialism Enjoy working with computers and data Value the importance of information sharing Why I chose this scheme over others Ability to specialise in informatics Fast-track to senior positions Training and education Award winning Employee benefits – NHS Discounts!

My Induction into the NHS Preparation for the scheme Not a lot! Read through NHS constitution (again) and trust specific paper work The orientation period Opportunity to get to know the NHS from the inside Attend meetings/shadowing staff/ambulance shift and more… Make the most of it to see how the depts work differently and together

My Typical Day Each role is different 37.5 hours per week On-site or off-site Ward or office based IT project manager (2 main projects) Planning and leading on two projects for new IT tools in the Trust Meeting with clinicians, stakeholders and suppliers Testing the software Rolling out new tools and supporting staff as they learn to use it Meeting with Programme Board Information Analyst Working with SQL Researching and writing reports based on Trust performance, of FOI requests Managing data quality before it is sent to national organisations for intelligence

Challenges On The Scheme Workload – straight into management position Self-confidence – little relevant experience Job vs Education Making the most of the scheme – being proactive with opportunities and areas of interest Act with confidence Take advantage of education days and travel Trainee/Managerial support Work/life balance

I wish someone had told me…. I wish I knew: Be proactive from the start – if you don’t ask, you won’t get! Pearls of wisdom Take advantage of the opportunities to learn – Prince2/SQL etc. Words of advice: Talk to other trainees before the scheme starts (also before you apply)

We Want People Who Want To: make a contribution to patient services make a real difference to peoples’ lives lead major changes that will help the NHS meet its challenges develop outstanding leadership in health, to improve people's health and their experience of the NHS

Why Our Scheme? Fully funded well rounded learning package Excellent career prospects A chance to influence the health care of the nation Award Winning: 1 st in The Guardian UK Top 300 Graduate Employers Times Top of 100 Graduate Employer of Choice for HR 5th in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers Large Employer of the Year 2011 CIMA annual awards Target Jobs Best Public Sector Graduate Recruiter

Scheme Structure Welcome Event 1 month orientation period 11 month Placement 1 2 month flexi-placement 8 month Placement 2 Graduation! Welcome Event 1 month orientation period 8 month Placement 1 12 month Placement 2 (part 1) 2 month flexi-placement 8 month Placement 2 (part 2) Graduation! General, HR, Informatics Finance

The Process Online Application Form4 Online Tests Assessment Centre Interview

Recruitment Dates 2014/5 Applications open October 9 th 2014 & Close December 9 th 11am Online Tests deadline 11 th December Interviews Assessment Centre 10 th – 20 th March 2015, Leeds 27th – 30th January 2015, Birmingham 2 nd – 6 th February 2015, London 10 th - 13 th February 2015, Leeds Start on the Scheme 7 th September 2015

If you are thinking of applying Top Tips… Think carefully is the scheme right for you? Carefully consider your choice of specialism & location Apply early Practice the online tests several times – the real ones are tougher! Try to talk to current NHS staff Investigate the challenges facing the NHS

Further Resources Read about & talk to current NHS trainees & our alumni Our Facebook page has lots of useful information Follow us on Twitter for handy & #NHSGMTS Study our website for Scheme details Best place to start!

Thank you for your time Any questions?