Are you looking to build a strong foundation for a successful career in healthcare?
This page is your starting point to explore diverse and exciting opportunities to begin your career through an apprenticeship. Healthcare apprenticeships combine practical, on-the-job experience with structured learning, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to excel in a wide range of roles within the healthcare sector.
What is a Healthcare Apprenticeship?
A healthcare apprenticeship is a work-based training program that enables you to earn a salary while gaining practical experience and a nationally recognised qualification. You will learn from experienced healthcare professionals and develop a solid understanding of healthcare principles, practices, and techniques.
Apprenticeship Roles Available
There is a wide variety of healthcare apprenticeship roles available. Some examples include:
- Apprentice Healthcare Assistant: Focus on providing direct patient care and support.
- Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant: Focus on supporting the dispensing of medications and providing pharmaceutical advice.
- Apprentice Dental Nurse: Focus on assisting dentists in providing patient care.
- Apprentice Medical Secretary: Focus on providing administrative and clerical support in healthcare settings.
- Apprentice Nursing Associate: Focus on delivering care and support to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice: Focus on gaining the skills and qualifications to become a registered nurse.
- Dietetic Apprentice: Focus on providing dietary advice and support to patients.
- Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist: Focus on performing tests and procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions.
- Apprentice Occupational Therapist: Focus on helping patients recover and develop skills to carry out everyday activities.
- Apprentice Assistant Practitioner: Focus on providing support to healthcare professionals in a variety of settings.
- Apprentice Sterile Services Technician: Focus on ensuring medical equipment is properly sterilized.
- Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker: Focus on assisting healthcare professionals.
- Apprentice Veterinary Care Assistant: Focus on assisting veterinary professionals with animal care.
- Apprentice Medical Secretary: Focus on providing clerical and administrative support in medical settings.
- Assistant Rehabilitation Officer - Visual Impairment (Apprenticeship): Focus on supporting the rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairments.
What You Will Learn
As a healthcare apprentice, you can expect to:
- Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, gaining practical, real-world experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of core healthcare principles, patient care, and medical terminology.
- Learn how to support patients effectively and provide compassionate care.
- Build skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in healthcare settings.
- Learn about maintaining patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare sector.
Who Should Apply?
Individuals who are:
- Organised and detail-oriented with good time management skills.
- Passionate about healthcare and have a keen interest in how healthcare institutions operate.
- Patient and empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.
- Problem solvers with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Communicators who can communicate effectively and empathetically with both patients and healthcare professionals.
How to Apply
Browse our current healthcare apprenticeship vacancies. Click on any opportunity that interests you to learn more and apply.