1. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County A centralised approach to recruiting Apprentices within Nottinghamshire Jo Beckwith Widening Participation Manager

2. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Why Apprentices are important to the NHS World Class Commissioning –To improve the health and wellbeing of the population served. –Tackling Health Inequalities Area Profile –Diverse population –High NEET scores (Not in employment education or training)

3. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Health and Social Care Sector – Employment and Skills Review (2009) Nottinghamshire has an estimated total population of 1,055,465 77% of the current workforce, Agenda for Change (AfC) bands 1-4 are female and 23% male Turnover within AfC band 1 - 16.3% Overall turnover for AfC Bands 1- 4 -13.6% Over 1/3 of the current workforce fall with the Administration and Estates staff occupational group, comprising 37.5% of the AfC bands 1-4 workforce

4. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Age Profile of NHS Staff in NHS Nottinghamshire County (July 2008)

5. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Workforce Planning Health Community Approach across Nottinghamshire An agreed model ‘patient centred approach to workforce planning’ NHS Nottinghamshire County identified; –Lack of young people in the workforce –Need for progression planning –Need to grow own skills –Talent management

6. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Apprenticeships The process –Health Community Approach (City, County and Bassetlaw) –Train to Gain (Skills Pledge) –Choosing an Educational provider –Shared job descriptions, KSF outline –Managers guidance –Joint recruitment process –49 appointed between March and November 2009 (Across the Health Community) “Staff side is fully committed to supporting apprenticeships in the NHS and particularly within our organisation” Staffside Chair RCN Rep.

7. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Terms and Conditions 18 month fixed term contract Working 37.5 hours a week £105 per week On the job training programme –NVQ (level 2) –Key Skills –Technical Certificate –Fortnightly meeting with Educational provider assessor –Personal development plan

8. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Forum Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Forum (NAF) –4 times a year –Conference approach –Peer support –Key skills for success in being shortlisted, interviewed and recruited –NAF Committee –NHS Partnerships

9. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Benefits to Apprentice Opportunity to work in the NHS and gain valuable experience in the workplace Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications To learn whilst at work Get on the first step of the career ladder To work in a supportive environment Remuneration of pay To open doors for future careers in the NHS in departments not previously known about

10. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Benefits to Employer Supporting the local community Adding diversity in the work place Gaining an enthusiastic workforce Growing your own skilled workforce Skill mixing Developing new roles Talent Management Staff addressing their skills needs –Increased uptake in Train to Gain, –Helps to meet the skills pledge

11. The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County Contact details Jo Beckwith Widening Participation Manager Nottinghamshire Health & Social Care Community Workforce Team Floor 2, Mill 3 Pleasley Vale Business Park Outgang Lane, Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 8RL DDI Tel: 01623 819356 E-mail: jo.beckwith@nottspct.nhs.uk Website: www.nottsworkforce.nhs.ukwww.nottsworkforce.nhs.uk