Apprenticeship Programme

There are a number of Apprenticeship jobs available at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The details are below and can be found by visiting their website.

• Grade - National Scale 
• Salary - National Apprenticeship Scale - Starting Salary £105 per week for first 12 months
• Contract type - Temporary 12 month contract
• Closing Date - 15 Feb 2013 17:00
• Hours - 37.5 hours per week
• Job ref - HJUK/VAC01380   

12 month level 2 apprentice opportunities in:

• Information technology
• Warehousing
• Accountancy
• Clerical & Administration
• Chef

It is desirable, but not essential, that you have GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent).

In addition they have a 2- year, level 3 advanced apprenticeship as a Pharmacy Technician. It is essential that you have GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent).
 

In October 2009 we launched a unique apprenticeship programme to provide apprenticeship opportunities for young people in the District.

 
In 2009 we had a target was to create 105 apprenticeships placements as part of our commitment to providing job opportunities for young people and the long term unemployed. We exceeded this and created 106.

Due to the success of this programme in February 20th 2012 a further 30 candidates, aged between 16 and 24 and from the Bolsover district, were inducted on a new programme.

This second phase is funded through the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Working Neighbourhoods Fund and placement partner contributions. The placements last for 12 months allowing apprentices to gain work experience and qualifications. The apprentices received advice from the Money Advice Service and achieved a level one qualification in employment skills during their first week on programme alone.
Apprentices are placed with one of the following partners for the duration of the programme:

• The Bolsover School
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital
• Clowne and District Community Transport
• Groundwork Creswell
• The Meadows Community School
• NEDDC

Apprenticeship frameworks indertaken include:

• Business Administration
• ICT
• Horticulture
• Teaching Assistant
• Warehousing
• Catering (Food Service)
• Electrical (Performing Engineering Operations)
• Clinical Care
• Construction

2010-2012 Phase one

The apprenticeships were made available to those aged 16 years and above who were at the risk of being long-term unemployed.

The first 16-18 year old apprenticeships were placed internally throughout the Council in January 2010. We offered and filled 15 apprenticeships in total across, administration, decorating, multiskilled building, HGV mechanical engineering, accounts, pest control and leisure.

The Apprenticeship Programme has offered young people an environment to work, develop their skills, career, and use the programme as a pathway to future opportunities. It has allowed apprentices to leave with an apprenticeship framework and work experience.

This strand of the programme is funded through Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF) Apprentices aged 18+ were recruited via Jobcentre Plus to ensure that the funding eligibility criteria was met. In the main apprentices from this age group were placed externally with one of our partners.

 This strand of the programme aimed to offer access to an apprenticeship framework which includes a NVQ’s as one element. Although there was no guarantee of employment at the end of the programme a number of apprentices, who have achieved their frameworks, have successfully found work on leaving the programme. Some are now considering continuing to develop their education including one who has secured a university place.

20 opportunities were ring fenced for areas of high unemployment for those who live in deprived areas of Bolsover District. This strand of the programme was funded through Future Jobs Fund (FJF) and The Working Neighbourhood Fund (WNF) in addition to placement partner contributions.

Our partners have included:

• Chesterfield Borough Council
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital
• Clowne and District Community Transport
• Clowne Parish Council
• Community Voluntary Partners
• Derbyshire Primary Care Trust
• Elmton with Creswell Parish Council
• Meadows Community School
• South Normanton Parish Council
• South Normanton and Pinxton Project (SnaP)
• Derbyshire County Council
• Disability Coalition for Inclusive Living (DCIL)
• Elmton and Creswell Village Company
• Family Employment Initiative
• Old Bolsover Town Council
• National Trust – Hardwick Hall
• NHS Derbyshire County
• Rubarb Farm
• The Bolsover School

Apprenticeship opportunities were available in the following areas:

• Business Administration
• Construction
• Horticulture
• Accountancy
• Engineering
• ICT
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pest Control
• Catering
• Finance
• Health Care
• Leisure
• Community Development
• Communications
• Arts Technician
• Science Technician
• Refuse Operative
• Environmental Conservation

What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships have changed many times over the years and although they have a common framework they may contain different types of modules which will be specific to whichever career path you decide to take. For more information visit the Apprenticeships website. 

An apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn. You can gain recognised qualifications as you work. This is ideal for those who don’t like to sit in a class all day.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 February 2013 15:16