Your path
The Pilot Scheme covers two years and includes work experience in a variety of NHS Communications departments, complemented by a post graduate qualification and a personal development programme. You'll also be supported by a mentor and participate in action learning sets – all designed to ensure you develop the competence and confidence to rise to the challenges of the NHS as an emerging leader.
Your trainee work placements in Communications will be provided by accredited NHS organisations and NHS professional Communications managers.
The Pilot Scheme is designed to stretch and challenge, enthuse and engage fast track learners who have the ability to become future leaders in the NHS. The pilot (modelled on our existing award winning national scheme) prides itself on its "blended learning" approach – structured work placements in parallel with education, development and working towards professional qualifications.
This exciting new scheme will have placement opportunities in the following areas;
- North East
- North West
- East of England
- South West
- South East Coast
- Yorkshire & Humber
What you'll need
We ask for at least a 2.2 degree in any subject, although some degree equivalents are also acceptable. We need candidates who have achieved academically but we also want a diverse range of people and for that reason we believe that our rigorous process selects the leadership capability for the NHS, not your degree classification.
OR
A postgraduate qualification (MBA, Masters, PhD)
OR
Degree level equivalent qualifications that are health or management related to include:
- NVQ level 5 in management
- Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
- Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Visiting (Dip HE Nursing) etc
- Diploma from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
- Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapy (DipCOT)
- Diploma from the College of Radiographers (DCR)
- Diploma in Social Work (DSW) or the Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW)
We do not accept the following qualifications:
- Certificate in management studies
- DipHE (Diploma of Higher Education) in any subject other than that listed above
- ONC/OND (Ordinary National Certificate/Diploma)
- HNC/HND (Higher National Certificate/Diploma)
- CGLI/C&G (City & Guilds)
- ODA/ODP Certificate or Diploma (Operating Department Assistant/Operating Department Practice)
Diversity
The NHS is proud of its highly diverse workforce. Healthcare is provided to a diverse community and it is crucial to this delivery that the NHS can match the community with a diverse workforce. For this reason the schemes, and indeed all NHS jobs, are open to people from all backgrounds.
