1. Presentation title: 32pt Arial Regular, black Recommended maximum length: 1 line NHS Graduate Management Scheme 2012 Intake

2. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk The scheme exists to grow highly skilled managers who have the potential to go on to achieve senior leadership positions in the NHS to improve health and healthcare. Purpose of the NHS Graduate Scheme A high calibre scheme that has produced 3 of the last 4 NHS Chief Executives

3. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk The challenge 1.5 million people use the NHS every 36hrs One of the largest organisations in the world Approx 100 billion budget/90 different occupations The White Paper & Change in Government Current NHS re-structure Reduced spending/headcount Revised targets & measures. Focus on service transformation and improvement Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention Meeting the needs of a diverse population The Media Spotlight

4. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk Stage 1: Oct – Dec 2011 Online application form & Online Tests Stage 2: Jan/February 2012 Interviews with NHS Managers Stage 3: March 2012 Assessment Centre with range of group and individual exercises Start on the Scheme on 1 st September 2012. How to apply?

5. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk

6. Overview from current Graduate Trainees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arBzMYe0Xvkhttp Our Graduate Trainees Who is a NHS Graduate Trainee? Minimum 2:2 degree, any discipline Ownership of career Decision making Passion and work ethos aligned to NHS values Integrity, commitment and energy Patient-centred approach Able to work in a diverse NHS Outstanding leadership potential

7. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk Scheme Structure A 2 yr fast track management scheme that consists of: An extensive induction/orientation to the NHS Work based placements in NHS organisations Engagement with clinicians and frontline NHS services A Post Graduate Qualification Management tools and Experiential Learning Personal development Peer support (buddies & action learning) Exposure to senior management (mentors and coaches) Career Development and assisted transition into first role post scheme Specialist Knowledge in 1 management specialism (General Management, HR Management, Health Informatics Management or Finance Management (2 ½ yrs) Plus professional membership

8. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk Our Scheme Successes 5th in The Times 'Top 100 Graduate Employers' in 2010. 2011 Times Top 100: Graduate Employers of Choice Award for HR. Winner of Diversity Award, CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards 2010 1st in The 300 most popular graduate recruiters 2011 – The Guardian UK 300 Our Finance Trainees have been placed 1 st in the CIMA world rankings 2007 & 2009 AGR: Graduate Selection & Assessment Award. This is awarded in recognition of the rigor and fairness of the recruitment process..

9. ROI The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme generates savings per trainee in the tens of thousands of pounds, and retains more trainees than other private and public sector schemes. Retention rates after 1 year NHS 98% AGR 93% Retention rates after 5 years NHS 68% AGR 64% In one example, a trainee generated savings of £74,000 by improving systems and productivity. http://www.institute.nhs.uk/graduatesROIreport

10. Scheme Graduates Roles of recent alumni (two to five years off Scheme) include: Programme Manager Senior Finance Manager, Associate Director of HR, Senior Commissioning Manager, Head of Department. Average salary for the 2008 intake (left Scheme in Aug 2010 & Jan 2011) is £33,902. Average NHS salary 2003 intake is £50,000+. 9 trainees from the 2004 intake, who left the Scheme in 2006 have reached Director Level already.

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