National Apprenticeship Week

February 8, 2022/Awareness Days

National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 7 to 13 February 2022 and aims to shine a light on the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.

In this video, Michelle Gibbins, Horder Healthcare Learning and Organisational Development Lead, talks about the exciting opportunities apprenticeships offer for both employers and individuals in any organisation.

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Commenting on National Apprenticeship Week, Michelle Gibbins said: “It really is an exciting time for both myself, in Education and Development at Horder, but also the business as a whole - to see what the future will bring on our really new apprenticeship journey.”

Opportunities for employers and individuals

For an employee, an apprenticeship is a structured training programme that provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a qualification. It is a chance to earn whilst you learn and gives you a real chance to put your skills into practice to gain more confidence and ‘hit the ground running’.For an employer, apprenticeship programmes are an excellent way to build a highly skilled and proactive workforce that is engaged and ready to take on the challenges the future can bring. There is no doubt that apprenticeship programmes can offer a unique way to attract in and retain the best talent around, alongside being a great recruitment tool.

Other business benefits

Apprenticeships can also offer many other business benefits: an improved service, reduction in recruitment and retention costs, enhance skills development of the workforce, increase in employee motivation and, probably most importantly, the opportunity to develop a high calibre of well-trained skilled staff, which will add value to any organisation.

Apprenticeship programmes at Horder Healthcare

At Horder Healthcare, we have a large variety of apprenticeship programmes running which can span from our clinical departments through to our non-clinical areas. These programmes cover a diverse range of skills and development, which range from entry-level all the way through to master's level and advanced practitioner level courses. Our staff are using the programmes and the opportunities that we can offer to upskill, to retrain and develop as individuals as well as bringing value to our organisation.

Trainee Nurse Associate

Melissa Rainbow is in her first semester as Horder Healthcare’s first-ever Trainee Nurse Associate. In this video, she answers a series of questions that will help you get an insight into Melissa’s world and the life of our Apprentices.

If you'd like to find out more, get in touch with our Learning and Organisational Development Lead at training@horder.co.uk

Apprenticeships Myth Busting

Apprenticeships have come a long way in recent years, but there are still a lot of myths surrounding the choice to combine earning whilst you learn.

Myth: Apprentices don’t get paid

FACT

If you are aged 16 – 18 or 19+ and in the first year of your apprenticeship you must be paid a minimum of £3.90 per hour.

If you are 19+ and have completed the first year of study then you are entitled to receive minimum wage for your age.

Most employers choose to pay more depending on experience and performance.

In the long term, those with advanced apprenticeships can earn between £77,000 and £117,000 more over their lifetime than similar individuals with level 2 qualifications. Those completing a higher (degree level) apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime.

Myth: Apprenticeships are only for young people

Myth: Apprenticeships are only for entry level or lower skilled workers

Myth: Apprenticeships aren’t available for employed staff

Myth: Apprenticeships are only available in manual industries

Myth: You can’t get a job after an apprenticeship

Myth: Apprenticeships are only for people without qualifications

Myth: Apprentices are only given ‘donkey work’

Myth: Employers don’t value apprentices

What makes Horder Healthcare unique

Horder Healthcare is committed to providing the very best quality of care for our patients and customers. We are continuously working on improving and reducing risks and this is reflected in our consistently high CQC results, patient satisfaction questionnaires and minimal levels of infection.