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Apprenticeships
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We've designed apprenticeships to provide talented individuals with the opportunity to earn a nationally recognised qualification while receiving on-the-job training from our skilled staff members.
Once you join us, apprenticeships can also serve as a pathway to upskilling.
Our apprenticeship programs vary in duration, ranging from 12 months to 4 years, depending on the specific program you choose.
When you participate in an apprenticeship, you'll also devote 6 hours per week to off-the-job training. This dedicated time is focused on enhancing your knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet the apprenticeship standards.
Our programs have earned us multiple awards and enjoy endorsement from our senior leaders.
Find out what some of our apprentices enjoy most about their apprenticeship.
My name is Camilla, I used to be a business admin apprentice at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and I am now a patient access officer.
The one thing that surprised me about my apprenticeship was I was instantly accepted and treated as if I was a permanent member and it's been excellent ever since.
More than 15,000 people work at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, up to a hundred of them are apprentices, you can be one of them.
You'll get a qualification, a job, experience, a wage and lots of training. It's a perfect way to start your NHS career.
Let's meet the other apprentices.
My name's Louie, I'm an engineering apprentice. My job takes me all over the hospital, from top to bottom. The one thing I really found surprising about my job was that I never thought my role would have an impact on theatre procedures.
My name is Daniel and I'm an apprentice in sterile services and I never thought to this day that I'd be learning the names of all the surgical instruments. It's a bit crazy that I'm doing it and I've learnt how to do it but I'm very happy to be here.
My name is Jessica, I'm one of the apprentice dental nurses. I love my job and I never thought I'd have so much responsibility working closely with the dentist and being part of the patient's care. And I get a qualification at the end of it.
Camilla: Whatever career you want, an apprenticeship will help get you there. And you won't spend your day making the tea. Apply for an apprenticeship at Guy's and St Thomas', start your NHS career here.
What you'll get with us
Strong support
Our apprenticeship teams provide high-quality support to help you with your career journey. You'll receive excellent training from our chosen trainers, a chance to network and meet other apprentices, and the opportunity to put forward your own ideas to change our services for the better. Whatever your career goals, you'll find help and support to get you where you need to be.
Skilled staff
Our line managers recruit apprentices into real roles while providing support and mentoring for your long-term career goals. Our managers are involved because they want to support your life in a positive way and help provide you with the skills needed to help our patients.
Career opportunities
We strive to be the best and want to help you achieve your best too. We offer a wide range of apprenticeships to suit your potential and help you on your journey to a career in the NHS.
We recruit apprentices at different times of year, and the terms of payment and conditions may vary.
Here are some of our current apprenticeship offerings:
- Business Administration Level 3
- Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2
- Dental Nurse Level 3
- Pharmacy Assistant Level 2
If you're already part of our team, we have further apprenticeship opportunities for you, including:
- Coaching Professional Level 5
- Senior Leader Level 7
- Nursing Associate Level 5
- Improvement Specialist Level 5
- Team Leader Level 3
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3
- Engineering Maintenance Level 3
- Occupational therapist Level 6
- Safety, health and environment technician Level 3
- Associate Project Manager Level 4
- HR Consultant Partner Level 5
Find out about the many benefits of working with us.
Contact us
Email: apprenticeships@gstt.nhs.uk