NHS Graduate Scheme

Are you interested in working for the biggest employer in Europe? The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme has placements all across England giving you the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career after university. Read on to find out more.

 

NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme

The NHS doesn’t just employ medical professionals. It is the UK’s largest public sector employer with around 1.96 million employees. Their staff cover various fields from finance to HR to general management. These professionals keep the NHS running smoothly and efficiently.

For recent graduates who are interested in a career in the NHS, they offer the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme. It is a structured training programme for recent graduates to gain industry-specific skills and experience. All programmes involve training during work hours but you can also expect coursework outside of work hours.

The specialisms offered by the NHS include:

 

General Management

General Management trainees learn to lead teams and improve NHS services.

Programme Details

• 2 year programme
• Work placements in operational management, project management, and more
• Develop management skills through real work experience
• Study modules and earn a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Birmingham

Career Outcomes

• Recent alumni have become managers in operations, strategy, partnerships, and more

Requirements

• Any undergraduate degree, 2:2 or above
• Located in England

 

Finance

Finance trainees develop skills in strategic finance, accounting, and NHS management.

Programme Details

• 2.5 year programme
• Work placements in hospitals, offices, and more
• Gain experience in operational finance, cost analysis, annual reports, and more
• Study modules and earn qualifications from CIPFA and the University of Birmingham

Career Outcomes

• Recent alumni have become finance managers, analysts, accountants, and directors

Requirements

• Any undergraduate degree, 2:2 or above
• Located in England

 

Human Resources

HR trainees develop strategic and operational skills to support NHS staff.

Programme Details

• 2 year programme
• Work placements in recruitment, staff development, wellbeing initiatives, and more
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Study modules and earn qualifications from De Montfort University and the University of Birmingham

Career Outcomes

• Recent alumni have become HR managers, resourcing managers, HR business partners, and more

Requirements

• Any undergraduate degree, 2:2 or above
• Located in England

 

Policy & Strategy

Policy & Strategy trainees work at a national level to shape the future of the NHS.

Programme Details

• 2 year programme
• Work on high-profile projects influencing NHS strategy
• Develop skills in data analysis, policy development, and strategic leadership
• Study modules and earn qualifications from Imperial College London and the University of Birmingham

Career Outcomes

• Recent alumni have become relationship managers, delivery managers, and more in national NHS roles

Requirements

• Any undergraduate degree, 2:2 or above
• Located in London or North East & Yorkshire

 

Health Informatics

Health Informatics trainees learn to apply data and digital technology to improve NHS care.

Programme Details

• 2 year programme
• Work on healthcare data analysis, AI systems, digital project implementation
• Develop analytical and IT skills for healthcare
• Study modules and earn a Postgraduate Diploma from UCL and University of Manchester

Career Outcomes

• Recent alumni have become developers, analysts, project managers, and more in NHS digital roles

Requirements

• Any undergraduate degree, 2:2 or above
• Located in England

 

Health Analysis

Health Analysis trainees use data analytics to inform NHS policies and services.

Programme Details

• 2 year programme
• Work on data modelling, performance analysis, clinical coding, and more
• Develop statistical analysis skills with large, complex NHS data
• Study modules and earn a Postgraduate Diploma from UCL or University of Manchester

Career Outcomes

• Recent alumni have become analysts, coders, and managers in NHS analytics roles

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with 30% quantitative content, 2:2 or above
• Located in London or North East & Yorkshire

 

Pay and Benefits

All of the above programmes offer a starting salary of £27,701. This also comes with the opportunity for a 5% increase after 12 months. There are numerous benefits included, such as:

• enrollment on the NHS Pension Scheme
• eligibility for the NHS Employee Assistance Programme
• eligibility for the Cycle2Work scheme

Once you’ve completed the scheme, the average salary you can expect to earn is £44,000/year.

 

How to Apply for the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme

Sound like something you’d be interested in? Well, you’re in luck! Applications for the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme open on the 25th of September 2023. For more information on the application and recruitment process, head over to the NHS website.

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