Apprentices

We're incredibly proud of our healthcare apprenticeships, which we develop and deliver in collaboration with employers. Take a look at what some of our apprentices have to say about their experiences combining work and study.

Advanced Clinical Practice and Nursing

Charlotte with her two children

I have grown in confidence in my ability to take part in research and teaching

Charlotte Hussey Apprentice, MMedSci Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics)

As part of her professional development, children's nurse Charlotte is training as an advanced clinical practitioner on our paediatric pathway apprenticeship.
Michelle - apprentice in nursing uniform

The apprenticeship has helped me develop personally and professionally

Michelle Bird Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Michelle completed her nursing apprenticeship in 2021 and is now qualified as a Band 4 Nurse Associate. Find out more about her experiences studying her apprenticeship at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Thomas Beresford - apprentice in nurse uniform

I have always wanted to progress in my nursing career

Thomas Beresford Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Thomas completed his nursing apprenticeship in 2020 and is now responsible for groups and patients within A&E, as well as a Clinical Educator at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Female Apprentice smiling at camera with glasses

The experience that we get from the placements is amazing and very hard to come by

Ellie Simpson Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Ellie Simpson recently qualified as a Nurse Associate after completing our foundation degree apprenticeship.
Simon McFarlane - nursing apprentice in uniform

I have more effective communication skills within different fields of nursing

Simon McFarlane Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Simon McFarlane completed his nursing apprenticeship in 2020 and is now running his own physical health clinic for adults with learning disabilities.
Miles Cooper TNA

I was attracted to the role because I wanted to help make a real difference to people's lives

Miles Cooper Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Miles Cooper had a history of working in education and caring for children with special educational needs. He explains what drew him to our Nursing Associate apprenticeship.
Kirsten Leslie, TNA

Being on placements was a great learning opportunity

Kirsten Leslie Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Kirsten completed her Nursing Associate apprenticeship in 2022. Read on to find out more about her day-to-day experiences on the course.
Joanna Hayes, TNA

I wish this opportunity had been around many years ago

Joanna Hayes Graduate, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Joanna qualified as a nursing associate in 2021 after working as a healthcare assistant for 20 years.

Speech and Language Therapy

A woman in front of a laptop

I'm better at learning through experience and on the job

Nichola Crozier Apprentice, Speech and Language Therapy

Nichola is an apprentice on our speech and language therapy programme. Despite hailing from across England, Nichola says her fellow apprentices have quickly become a supportive, close-knit group.
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Jane Owen Apprentice, Speech and Language Therapy

After four years as a speech language therapy assistant, Jane took the next step in her career. She explains the benefits of an apprenticeship, and how she’s able to learn and apply her new knowledge in the same week.
A woman with blonde hair with a tennis court in the background

Apprenticeships offer valuable experience to build your skills, gain real-world experience and earn a salary at the same time

Leah Young Apprentice, Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language therapy apprentice, Leah, splits her time between her studies and her work-based learning at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. Read on to find out more about the practical experience she's had as an apprentice so far.
A woman in a white top, grey background

It's an amazing route to complete a degree in something you love

Samantha Thinnesen Apprentice, Speech and Language Therapy

Samantha worked for the NHS for over 22 years before deciding to start our speech and language therapy apprenticeship and progress to the next stage of her career.
A woman sat on a cliffside in front of a lake

Everyone I know can see how much I'm enjoying it!

Suzanne Brigden Apprentice, Speech and Language Therapy

It's never too late to change careers, not according to Suzanne, who recently left teaching to begin a speech and language therapy apprenticeship.
A woman stands in front of a hillside and water

I already feel like my confidence has greatly increased

Maria Shemmans Apprentice, Speech and Language Therapy

Trainee speech and language therapist, Maria, decided to apply for an apprenticeship to further develop her career whilst still working and having an income.

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