Apprenticeships at LSCFT
At LSCFT we are committed to investing in our people by nurturing talent and providing them with the opportunity to develop. Lots of our workforce started out by doing an apprenticeship including those who have seen this as an opportunity to progress without having to go to college or university full time.
Benefits to Doing an Apprenticeship
- Earn some money
- Grow in self- confidence Learn new skills
- Gain experience of working as part of a team
- Receive support along the way
How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship Levy can be used to fund staff development qualifications. If a development need has been identified on your PDR then please contact us to check if a relevant apprenticeship qualification is available. We have qualifications ranging from L2 –L7 (Master's Degree) in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical subjects - our prospectus is available here. Please email Apprenticeships@lancashirecare.nhs.uk for further information.
Apprenticeship Myth Buster
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If I complete an apprenticeship my rate of pay will change. |
There is no change to the rates of pay of staff who are completing an apprenticeship in their current role. |
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I am too old to complete an apprenticeship. |
Anyone over 16 can complete an apprenticeship and there is no upper age limit. |
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My existing terms and conditions would change. |
Your terms and conditions would only change if you are appointed to do a new role. |
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I already have an existing qualification so won't be able to complete an apprenticeship too. |
Staff can complete an apprenticeship at a higher, lower or equivalent level than already achieved if we can evidence that you will gain new skills and knowledge. |
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There are only low level apprenticeship opportunities available. |
Qualifications are available from levels 2 – 7 which is Master's level. |
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My department would need to pay for the qualification. |
The cost of the apprenticeship is fully funded through the apprenticeship levy. |
Benefits of Recruiting an Apprentice in Your Team
Before you decide to recruit an apprentice for your team, it's worth considering the many ways someone could add value. Getting an apprentice can bring longs of benefits including:
- Attracting new talent
- Developing career pathways
- Enhancing patient care
- Tackling staffing issues
- Creating a more diverse workforce Increasing productivity in your teams
New Apprentice Recruitment
We are looking to recruit a cohort of apprentices later this year, if your team is interested in taking on an apprentice and would like to be involved then please get in touch with us by emailing - Apprenticeships@lancashirecare.nhs.uk for further information.
Find out more
To find out more and read some stories from our staff who have undertaken an apprenticeship, please click here.