Isle of Wight NHS Trust Celebrates Apprentices As More Than 500 Supported

Thursday, 13 February 2025 10:08

As National Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on career development, Isle of Wight NHS Trust is celebrating the major milestone of having supported over 550 apprenticeships over the past eight years.

Throughout the week the trust will be shining a light on apprentices and highlighting the vital role they play in investing and developing people to ensure patients continue to receive the very best care now and into the future. The week also offers the opportunity to highlight the diverse range of opportunities available to transform lives by developing or starting a career in the NHS.

Rory Day, recently joined the trust as a Cardiac Physiologist Associate working in the new Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre, after deciding to embark on a career change.

Just over a month into his new role, Rory has shared more about what led him to join the NHS and take on an apprenticeship:

"When I left school, I explored many options, and a 3-year apprenticeship course was recommended to me. I’ve always liked the idea of helping people, and I knew working for the trust would be a very rewarding job. Before joining, I worked in various roles, from selling cars to working as a lifeguard.

“This apprenticeship has been a fantastic way to build new skills. The support from my team has been incredible, making it easy to transition into this completely new environment. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everyone has been so accommodating and I know I can always turn to my managers and colleagues for help.

“In the future, I hope to complete my degree and pursue my master’s. While I’m still exploring different areas within my department, my goal is to become fully qualified and see where life takes me."

James Barclay, Learning and Development Manager at the trust said:

"Apprenticeships are an invaluable way to invest in the future of our workforce. They provide an opportunity for individuals to develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence while making meaningful contributions to the NHS. The variety of roles available ensures that we can nurture talent in both clinical and non-clinical areas, helping to create a stronger and more diverse team to support our patients and communities."

Since the introduction of the national programme in April 2017, the trust has supported 561 apprenticeships, ranging from Advanced Level 3 to Level 6 Degree apprenticeships. Of these, 358 were clinical roles, and 203 were non-clinical, highlighting the range of opportunities available.

In partnership with 35 training providers, the trust is committed to developing talent across all areas of the organisation. With over 550 apprenticeships completed, many have progressed into permanent NHS roles, making a lasting impact on patient care.

Apprenticeships at the trust go beyond clinical roles, offering opportunities in departments such as business, administration, support services and more. With the NHS providing a vast range of career options for everyone, apprenticeships are a fantastic way to learn, grow, and develop skills while earning a qualification.

Find out more at www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/nhs-apprenticeships and the trust’s career’s website: www.iowhealthandcare.co.uk/recruitment/home

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust Celebrates Apprentices As More Than 500 Supported
As National Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on career development, Isle of Wight NHS Trust is celebrating the major milestone of having supported over 550 apprenticeships over the past eight years.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust Celebrates Apprentices As More Than 500 Supported

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