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👩⚕️ Tackling the NHS workforce crisis👨⚕️ In the final part of The Guardian seminar series, our Vice-chancellor and chief executive, Professor Kathryn Mitchell and Pro vice-chancellor and dean of the University of Derby’s college of health, psychology and social care Dr Denise Baker discuss the fresh approach to recruitment and education adopted at University of Derby that aims to tackle the rising demand for healthcare workers, and the challenges in filling these vacancies, with our degree apprenticeships. 💊 #derbyuni has been awarded £1.5m in funding to launch new courses within health and social care, which will boost social mobility and offer employers the benefits of a more diverse workforce. These degree apprenticeships are fully funded through the apprenticeship levy and are perfect for people already working in the sector who before did not think going to university was a possibility. ⚕ While some healthcare apprenticeships are delivered with local NHS trusts, others have been developed in partnership with private providers whose needs were key in shaping the innovative ways programmes are offered. To learn more about how we support the tripartite relationship between the apprentice, employer and university, please read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eTKCMeah The support our apprentices receive reflect our core values which are committed to developing our people, and helping them meet the demands of work, life and study. 🌟 If you are interested in an employer that offers you the right tools, resources, and mentorship needed to succeed, please look at our current vacancies: https://lnkd.in/e7FT3wtM

Supporting the Care Sector to Develop and Retain Its Future Talent Introducing the Elderly Residential Care specialism! We are thrilled to unveil another bespoke care programme, one of six specialist apprenticeships launched by Realise this summer. This course is meticulously designed to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care in residential settings. 🏡 Focus Areas Include: 1. 📚 Comprehensive Understanding: Master elderly care standards, including Skills for Care, CQC, and national guidelines. 2. 💖 Ethical Standards: Prioritise individual well-being and rights through strict adherence to ethical guidelines. 3. 🏅 Hands-on Experience: Engage in practice observation, reflective discussions, case studies, and supervised support to enhance practical skills. 4. 🌱 Self-Care: Learn strategies for work-life balance, self-reflection, and self-care to prevent burnout. This apprenticeship empowers providers like Lotus Home Care by delivering targeted training to their staff, ensuring high-quality care for residents and maximising staff retention. 🔒 Discover how Realise's expertise in designing its bespoke specialism's is supporting care employers to attract, develop and retain it's workforce to meet the future challenges of this key sector. Find out more here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d9n5ATyp #care #adultcare #elderderlycare #futureproofing #industryexperts #realise #staffretention #workforcedevelopment

The NHS is expanding the number of apprentices in clinical training through the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan. Katie has already taken the plunge and is now fulfiling her dream of a career with the ambulance service. "In 2007 I made a drastic career change from a secure, well-paid pub/restaurant manager job to follow my dreams of becoming a paramedic. I was successful in getting a post at North East Ambulance Service , first as a call handler, then I progressed to be a dispatch officer within the control room. It was both stressful and rewarding but my ultimate goal remained to become a paramedic. "Towards the end of my 12-month apprenticeship, I applied to become a student paramedic. Through a rigorous recruitment process, I was awarded a much-coveted spot at Sunderland University. "As an apprentice and a student paramedic, no two days are the same. Every day is varied and poses different challenges. We see the harsh realities of all sorts of environments and circumstances. "It’s not your average apprenticeship or degree course, but both are extremely rewarding roles. "The best bit by far is the team - you become a family. No matter how bad your day has been, you can always expect the people in the crew room, back at the ambulance station, to lift your spirits. The management team is very supportive too. "You also make friends for life with the people on your course; nothing cements a friendship more than a shared goal. "People assume that apprenticeships are only open to school leavers or those under 25, but that’s not the case. In my apprenticeship cohort, the age ranged from 19 to 44. "My advice to anyone thinking about a paramedic apprenticeship? Go for it! Make sure you have a good network support to help maintain a healthy work/life balance. I’m a single mum and without a good network of family and friends behind me, I’d find some of the shifts and studying tough. The role is stressful enough at times so having a solid foundation of support is a massive bonus." Search 'NHS apprenticeships' to kickstart your NHS career. #NAW2024 #SkillsForLife

📢 Attention all Humber and North Yorkshire Employers Looking to Expand Your Nursing Workforce! 📢 Calling all those interested in high-quality Nursing Associate Apprenticeships! We (your Humber and North Yorkshire Education and Training Team) are excited to promote the NHSE & NMC Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Follow Up Webinar. This informative session is perfect for employers seeking to understand the latest developments in Nursing Associate apprenticeships. 🚀 Here's what you'll gain: Compliance Expertise: Learn how to ensure your apprenticeship programme meets ESFA funding rules and NMC requirements, making them accessible to a wider talent pool. Guidance & Resources: Get signposted to valuable resources that will streamline the process of implementing a successful Nursing Associate apprenticeship programme. Expert Q&A: Submit your questions in advance or participate in the live session to get expert insights from NHSE, NMC, and Skills for Health representatives. This webinar is perfect for: Care providers looking to expand their nursing workforce HR professionals responsible for apprenticeship programmes Anyone interested in accessible career pathways in healthcare Don't miss out! Accessibility Matters: We encourage employers of all sizes to consider the benefits of apprenticeship programmes in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and resources to make Nursing Associate apprenticeships accessible to a wider range of candidates. 🗣 Spread the Word! Share this information with colleagues and anyone interested in growing their career in nursing. #HumberAndNorthYorkshire #NursingApprenticeships #Accessibility

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Government unveils plans to boost domestic social care workforce. Investment in nursing apprenticeships and a new care qualification are among the government’s latest efforts to boost the domestic pipeline into adult social care in England. Click the link to read more https://lnkd.in/ekvdyXgD #socialcarenews #healthcarejobs #socialcarerecruitment #nursingtimes #nhsjobs

I think we're confusing maps with territories. I'm seeing a lot of psychiatrists calling themselves medical doctors, though they've never practiced as such, among other things. Guides who've only been there once and down one path. Any certificate, license, degree, etc. is just a ticket that puts you in the seat to then actually ride the roller coaster or watch the movie. It's called a practice for a reason. You are simply buying a ticket. Nursing school only gave me an outline of how it works. You would have to actually do the thing, and be able to reprogram yourself for how things like health and wellness actually work, in order to be good at it. And then you still may not be that good. Which is where we need to remember how to listen to and trust ourselves and our experience and discernment. Apprenticeships should be the primary method of learning for any of these professions.

The best thing about being in the ER as a 16-year-old is being able to see and experience things that not many 16-year-olds get to see and experience. Interning in the Emergency Room is preparing me for my career ahead and I'm getting a jumpstart on the way hospitals run, how doctors and nurses communicate, and getting a look on how clinical rotations may be while in nursing school. Being in the ER is a big responsibility...hence why you don't see many teenagers interning or volunteering in that department. You have to be able to handle stress during high chaos hours while not getting overwhelmed by your responsibilities. https://lnkd.in/gCV43Yup

In 2023, 123,335 students applied to study a medicine or healthcare-related course, with almost 1/3 of them expressing interest in apprenticeships. At UCAS, we are dedicated to raising awareness about apprenticeship pathways into medical professions.  Here’s Jane Hadfield, NHS England’s National Apprenticeship Lead talking about their partnership with UCAS, and how together we can provide more opportunities for aspiring doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who seek alternatives to traditional university routes. #EarlyCareers #Employers #NHSCareers 

🏥 NHS Doctor Degree Apprenticeships: What are they, and how will they work? 🗓️ Announced in January 2023 as part of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship, which will enable trainees to earn a wage while studying to national recognised medical standards, is scheduled to take in its first apprentices in September this year. 📈Trainees will need to meet the same high standards as those who do a traditional undergraduate medical degrees, and will be required to attend medical school, complete an accredited medical degree like all other medical students, and meet all other criteria to qualify as a doctor as set out by the General Medical Council. 👨🏼⚕️Whilst boosting recruitment, it is also hoped that providing an alternative route into medicine will help more people of different backgrounds get into the profession, making the NHS workforce more representative of the local communities it serves. #nhs #nhsworkforce #apprenticeships https://lnkd.in/dXej8EyX