The bridge between support staff and registered practitioners
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and Maths prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Hospitals, GP practices, mental health units and community services, under the supervision of registered professionals.
Supporting and delivering the plan rather than performing tasks from a list, which is the difference this level is meant to make.
Covers person-centred care plans, care delivery
Taking physiological measurements and performing clinical observations, and assisting with wound care, medication and mobility support.
Covers physiological measurements, clinical observations, wound care, medication, mobility support
Working with individuals who have mental health needs or long-term conditions, where continuity matters more than any single intervention.
Covers mental health needs, long-term conditions
Documenting care and reporting changes in condition to the clinical team. On a band 4 role this is where patient safety actually lives.
Covers documenting care, reporting changes in condition, escalation
Health promotion and patient education, and helping ensure care is safe, effective and aligned with regulatory standards.
Covers health promotion, patient education, regulatory standards
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 01724 281111
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
