Apprenticeships

CNTW has been offering Apprenticeships since 2008 as both an entry point into our organisation and as career development for staff, with over 95% of all those successfully completing gaining employment either in our Trust or the wider NHS.

We work in partnership with individuals and workplaces to develop the skills needed for our future workforce whilst also providing individuals with a future career.

Apprentices will be:

• Supported by experience workplace mentors and staff
• Earning a competitive wage
• Studying a nationally recognised qualification
• Gaining job specific skills & experience

We work with several training providers, all of whom are rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted as a minimum requirement & aid us in providing knowledge, skills and behaviours essential to roles in the areas below:

• Inpatient care roles
• Community care roles
• Customer Service
• Business & Administration
• Pharmacy
• Finance
• Digital
• Estates & facilities

What We Ask of You

As an apprentice, we look for:

• Motivation and enthusiasm
• A strong willingness to work and learn
• A caring and compassionate approach

Watch our short video featuring some of our current apprentices.

So far we’ve had apprentices in operational admin, recruitment, nurse bank, medical staffing, pharmacy, quality observatory, communications, finance, IT, the Recovery College, transformation, library services, and GP practices via the CCG groups (both health and business admin)… the possibilities are endless.

Ellen Calder started as a Business Administration apprentice and is now working as a Financial Accounting and Salary Sacrifice Co-ordinator. Read more of Ellen’s story.

What You Can Expect as a CNTW Apprentice

Comprehensive Induction

You’ll take part in a detailed induction programme that helps you understand:

• How the Trust works
• Your role in delivering high-quality, ‑quality, patient‑centred care
  (This applies to every apprenticeship pathway.)

 Earn While You Learn

Throughout the programme:

• You’ll gain valuable on-the-job training
• You’ll continue to earn a wage
• At the end, you’ll achieve a formal apprenticeship qualification

 Ongoing Development for All Staff

We also offer apprenticeship-style development opportunities to existing staff, supporting continuous professional development across the organisation.

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