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    Training and Career Development

    The NHS offers a wide range of career and personal development opportunities. The information and links below provide a detailed overview of the opportunities available to you.

Training and Career Development

The NHS offers a wide range of career and personal development opportunities. The information and links below provide a detailed overview of the opportunities available to you.

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Apprenticeships

“Apprenticeships” qualifications are available to all our employees. Apprenticeships qualifications are available to anyone aged over 16. There is no longer an age limit on who can undertake an apprenticeship qualification, as long as it is a substantive role, with the opportunity to develop skills, competencies and behaviours. They run for 12, 18 or 24 months depending on the level of qualification being studied. There are a range of apprenticeships available that lead to different qualifications, and they typically take between one and four years to complete.
  • Business Administration level 2 and 3
  • Customer Service Practitioner level 2
  • Healthcare Support Worker level 3
  • Assistant Accountant level 3
  • Team Leader/Supervisor level 3
  • Operations/Departmental Managers level 5
  • Trainee Nursing Associate Level 5
  • Assistant Practitioner Level 5
  • Healthcare Assistant Practitioner level 5
  • Operating Department Practitioner Level 6

ROH Charity: Investment in Learning

  • The Investment in Learning charitable fund was set up in December 2013, with the key aim to support the personal and professional development of staff in Band 1-4 roles and higher banded non-clinical staff. Charitable funding was allocated to support apprenticeship qualifications, Customer care training, developing technical skills and professional qualifications for career progression.
  • The Investment in Learning charitable fund allocation continues to support the professional and personal development of staff, who continues to be extremely grateful for the support, which has enabled them to progress in their careers and achieve further development opportunities.

Personal and Professional Development

The ROH is committed to support the personal and professional development of our employees, and seeks to develop our own internal talent. The support this the trust provides a range of programmes and resources to support your career development:

  • Management Skills Programme – A 12 months programme, linked to a Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Qualification.
  • Senior Nursing and AHP Development Programmes – A 12 month programme supporting the progression of Band 6 Nursing and AHP staff.
  • Preceptorship Programme – A 12month programme supporting newly qualified nurses joining the organisation
  • Personal Development Courses – a range of ½ day, and full day courses to support your personal and professional development.

  • NHS Leadership Academy https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/ - access to the full range of leadership development programmes.

Clinical Training

The Clinical Training Team offer a range of learning opportunities to ensure our colleagues have access to the skills that are required to provide essential safe care.

Whether you are newly qualified, new to the Trust, an experienced practitioner or a health care support worker, there will be a training programme available to meet your needs. We offer the following courses and updates which are advertised on the Trust training calendar:

  • Intravenous Therapy

  • Cannulation

  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG recording
  • Male/female catheterisation
  • Care Certificate
  • NSPSA
  • Clinical Update Days
  • Student skills and teaching sessions (various subjects)
The Clinical Training Team also specialise in supporting staff on training programmes and in their practice, including:
  • Post registration courses
  • Trainee Nursing Associates
  • Health Care Assistants and Support workers
  • Theatre staff
  • HDU Staff
  • Pre-registration non-medical students

  • Preceptorship

  • Clinical Update Days
  • Student skills and teaching sessions (various subjects)
  • Performance development
  • NMC Revalidation
  • Interview preparation

Team Contacts

Education and Training Team
tel: 0121 685 4027 / 4025

Learning and Development Team
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tel: 0121 685 4000 ext 55840

Library Services
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tel: 0121 685 4029 / ext. 5554

Clinical Training Team
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tel: 0121 685 4000 ext 55395 / 55875