Did you know there are more than 150 different careers available in the NHS on the Island?

If you’re aged 16-18, leaving school, or currently not working, this exciting course is a great alternative to 6th Form or College, and will give you access to Higher Education qualifications in the future, such as a Degree Apprenticeship.

Live, learn and work on the Isle of Wight

This careers programme is a unique collaboration between HTP Apprenticeship College and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, designed to give young people an entry path to a career within the NHS.

The programme comprises of a 6-month Traineeship, followed by an Apprenticeship for up to 18 months, with a range of rewarding careers on offer.

You’ll receive expert support, advice and guidance throughout, leading to nationally-recognised qualifications. You can study additional Maths, English and Digital Skills tuition and qualifications if required.

What will I learn?

During your initial Traineeship placements, you will gain skills and knowledge in Healthcare Support and Business Support Services. At first you’ll observe practitioners at work, learning the importance of each area of the NHS. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions before being able to take an active role yourself, with full support.

Healthcare Support: Community Care and Mental Health services

You’ll spend time in a range of Primary and Community settings under the guidance of some of the most experienced Healthcare professionals on the Island.

• Spend time in clinical areas to get a better understanding across the Trust
• Support patients with meal times and with menu choices
• Support with making appointments for the Day Care Centre, Inpatient Unit clinics and home visits
• Support with personal care and ‘pampering’ – nails / hair etc. on the Inpatient Unit and Day Centre
• Assist physio and occupational therapists to support treatment plans
• Support the Housekeeping role on the Inpatient Unit
• Learn to provide skin care and apply support hosiery
• Undertake activity sessions alongside Age UK co-ordinators
• Telephone survey to monitor quality of patient experience
• Work with the Technology enabled care team to monitor patients health remotely, e.g. Blood Pressure levels
• Liaise with other services to access resources, care and equipment
• Help to create information and resources for service users.

Business Support Services: Administration, customer service and support

You will also undertake a range of general office duties including filing, laminating/photocopying, inputting data, archiving and record keeping, managing electronic diaries, book meetings, taking minutes of meetings.

You will also have the chance to learn some more specific tasks including:

• Learning more about running social media pages and updating web pages
• Learn to co-ordinate ordering of equipment from Community Equipment Service, chasing/tracking order progress. Keeping a log/tracking of equipment, frames, crutches etc. and delivering to wards as required
• Learn about NHS Jobs and how to advertise and recruit
• Learn to manage electronic diaries
• Meet, greet and provide assistance to visitors

What comes next?

Once you have successfully completed your Traineeship, you will progress to an Apprenticeship. Each programme is designed to take you to the next level of competence in your chosen career by giving you the new skills, knowledge and behaviours you’ll need to progress and succeed.

Your Apprenticeship options are:

• Level 2 Adult Care Worker
• Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
• Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
• Level 3 Business Administrator

You’ll become a full-time member of staff with an official contract of employment. You’ll also earn a salary, along with holiday pay and other NHS benefits.