HEYH Healthcare Science
Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme
29th November 2013
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Why?
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Why? Healthcare Science Apprenticeships
Workforce need identified by regional data collection exercise
Decision to “home- grow” future workforce through Apprenticeships
Part of Implementation Groups’ role to ensure all of MSC framework is implemented
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How ?
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How - Healthcare Science Apprenticeships
Workforce data/ Business
Case • Funding from HEYH • Workforce data
informed the business case
Project Team formed
•Apprentice Lead•HCS project co-ordinator•Education Commissioning Development Lead
•Input from - Pharmacy Apprentice Lead
Engagement Event
• Service Leads• Education providers• Learning and
Development Leads• HR leads
Expressions of Interest from
Trusts
• 6 NHS Trusts
Provider Tender exercise
• 3 providers• 3 frameworks
Recruitment of Apprentices
• Advertise on NHS jobs and NAS
• Co-ordinated timescale across region
• Assessment days
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Overcoming Challenges- learning points
1. Delivery /Geographical Constraints
Small numbers overall/3 frameworks identified More than 1 provider Collaborative working Innovative delivery Use of Blended learning approach Build internal mentor & Assessor capacity for future cosideration
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Overcoming Challenges-continued
2. Potential Competition between providers
Transparency, collaborative working, willingness to share ,enthusiasm & commitment- “can do approach”
3. Cost and time- don’t underestimate Additional project funding/ support from dedicated team & co-ordinator
4.Standardisation Stakeholder engagement /networking groups/regional support /collaborative recruitment/agreement units etc
5.Quality Assurance Joint working to agree evaluation methodology to include all stakeholders
6.Recruitment- timescales tight Central Co-ordination & support
7. Lack of awareness potential applicants Assessment approach-clear progression pathways /marketing!
8. Existing Staff Recruitment criteria /IAG /signpost options
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Where are we now? 19 new direct entry apprentices started November 2013
6 In service apprentices started November 2013
Clinical Skills and Simulation Technicians apprenticeship pilot commencing Feb 2014.
Level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support 9Level 2 Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities 6Level 3 Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities 2Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (yr 2) 2 Level 3 Clinical Healthcare Support 4
(Respiratory, Cardiology, GI )Level 3 Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities 2
(Laboratory Medicine)
Further 6 apprentices Laboratory and Associated Activities Jan 2013
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Next Steps
Evaluation - ROI (abdi methodology linked to workplace outcomes/impact)
Networking Group/Apprenticeship network
Widen participation for 2014
Incorporate MSC National framework
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Feedback from our Training partners
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And finally some comments from our apprentice departments...........
Case study on NHS Employers websitehttp://www.nhsemployers.org/PlanningYourWorkforce/Modernising-Scientific-Careers/sharedlearning/educationtrainingdevelopment/Pages/ApprenticeshipsinSheffield.aspx
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“Recruitment has been done differently (for the HCS Apprentice)..... I think the "central" recruitment worked better for all concerned and was a better use of resources.
We have never had apprentices before and there was some scepticism from within the team as to how useful an apprentice would be. A few weeks down the line and staff are "sold" on the idea as they can see what a difference the apprentices are making already”. Theresa Loxley Manager of Hearing Services SCH
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“Our two apprentices have been in post since November 11th, they have settled in to the department very well. I feel very pleased and proud to be able to give this learning opportunity to two school leavers who are really enthusiastic and interested in pursuing a career in science”.
Joanna Andrew – York Hospitals NHS FT Trust
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“This is an excellent scheme which will encourage young people to train as future HCS. Our apprentice is already becoming a valued member of the team after less than a month in post”.
Alison Walsh Manager Medical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate STH
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See also Case study on NHS Employers website
http://www.nhsemployers.org/PlanningYourWorkforce/Modernising-Scientific-Careers/sharedlearning/educationtrainingdevelopment/Pages/ApprenticeshipsinSheffield.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Health-Education-Yorkshire-and-the-Humber-Apprenticeships/172292126303818?fref=ts
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Thank you for listening
Contact details are:
Alison Ackew HEYH Apprenticeship [email protected]
07919892150
Mandy Scott Project co-ordinator [email protected]
0114 2266661
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Any Questions Alison Ackew
Apprenticeship Co-ordinator