Alison Ackew Apprenticeship lead NHS Yorkshire and the Humber

What I am going to cover?  What are Apprenticeships  Who are apprenticeships for  How the use of apprenticeships could support the Modernisation of healthcare science agenda  Regional perspective /developments  Potential to move apprenticeship agenda forward

Apprenticeships are back  History/ Recent publicity  Skills/productivity  Education and training agenda  Cross government pledge  Recognition by NHS /public sector to address future recruitment needs of the service

Definitions of Apprenticeships – What’s in a name?  Qualification Framework, nationally recognised & approved by relevant SSC ( eg Cogent, SFH, Semta)  Programme that attracts national Funding via SFA  Mixture of work based training and education for any age  Different levels depending on requirements of job role

Apprenticeship Levels Intermediate ( L2/GCSE) Advanced (L3/ A level) Higher (L4/5 HNC/ HND/ FD) Level of apprenticeship undertaken depends on the job role

Apprenticeship Frameworks Competence : Knowledge : Transferable skills QCF diploma/ NVQ Technical certificate /HNC HND Employers Rights and Responsibilities Functional Skills FD Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

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Who are Apprenticeships for?  Anyone any age – can offer a career progression route  Support staff in agenda for change bands 1 -4  Current and new staff – must be employed Best suited to :  People who prefer to learn ‘on the job’ and by ‘doing’ rather than by an academic route ( eg diplomas, ‘A’ levels)  People who have enthusiasm, drive and motivation NB Some eligibility criteria for LSC Funding & main target

NHS Workforce issues Shortages & ageing staff profile

Why apprenticeships in Healthcare Science ?- Potential to harness talent and use to respond to modernisation agenda in current pressured climate Support skills mix Support QIPP / cost pressures Quality Workforce Diversity Modernisation -MHcS -Service -New rolea Meet NHS targets Young persons’ STEM agenda

Update  Previous opportunities & learning haphazard  Initial work re development Laboratory apprenticeship opportunity L2/3 Sheffield and York  Local Providers /resources we could work with who have expertise and existing educational frameworks  Higher Apprenticeship proposal cogent /MSC development  Some initial employer interest (mainly labs & pharmacy)

Issues? Is there a need? No additional funding Employed Status– Vacancies Opportunities? Graduate? Need to identify demand focus where most impact/benefit Critical Mass = more affordable Development of job roles &Education pathways Marketing * Careers * Workplace

Moving Forward- Service Input Expressions of Interest TodayOngoing Workshops / Task groups Job descriptionsEducational pathways Re view Workforce plans / Service Need Identify potential demand Identify disciplines /levels

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