Q: What apprenticeship courses does the Trust offer?
A: For a list of apprenticeship opportunities, please visit the HASO skills for health site. This shows the different apprenticeship pathways available. By selecting your chosen career path, you can see a variety of apprenticeship standards at different levels. Once you have selected an apprenticeship you are interested in, please discuss it with your manager, complete the expression of interest form, and send it to the Apprenticeship Lead at:
Joanne.fisher10@nhs.net
huh-tr.apprenticeships@nhs.net
Q: Is there any age limit on becoming an apprentice?
A: Apprentices at Homerton must be 18+ years old, but there is no upper age limit.
Q: Would my pay or benefits change if I become an apprentice?
A: No. Apprenticeship courses are used to upskill our staff, so there will be no changes to your current pay conditions. All new recruits are paid in line with normal banding.
Q: How much study leave will there be?
A: Apprentices are required to meet a minimum of approximately 6 hours per week of ‘off the job’ learning time, which takes place within their employment hours. This varies depending on the course and the training provider. Some courses require one day a week at a university or college, others may deliver education or training sessions within the workplace. For more about 20% off-the-job training, email the Apprenticeship Lead at joanne.fisher10@nhs.net
Q: How are apprenticeships funded?
A: Apprenticeships are funded by the Trust through the Apprenticeship Levy. The levy is a government tax on all organisations with a pay bill over £3 million, of which 0.5% is taken. This money is then allocated to each organisation for their apprenticeship training courses.
THE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY CANNOT BE USED FOR WAGES. For more information on levy funding, see: How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
Please note, there are funding rules as to who is eligible for apprenticeship funding. For more information, see Apprenticeship funding rules or contact the Apprenticeship Lead at joanne.fisher10@nhs.net if you have further questions.
Q: What are functional skills?
A: Functional skills refer to fundamental, applied skills in English and Mathematics. All apprentices are required to meet a minimum level 2 in English and Maths for funding eligibility.
Functional skills courses are available within the hospital. More information can be found on the Functional Skills Intranet page.
Q: How can I recommend someone from outside the Trust to find out about Homerton’s apprenticeships?
A: All our apprenticeships are advertised via NHS and Trac jobs, the same as any other job post:
Current vacancies | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job search results - NHS Jobs
For further information, contact the Apprenticeship Lead:
Joanne.fisher10@nhs.net
huh-tr.apprenticeships@nhs.net
