What is an apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a work-based qualification over a minimum 12-month period. Since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in 2017, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has expanded Apprenticeships for new staff and existing staff.

How to apply

All Apprenticeship vacancies can be viewed under our current vacancies via NHS Jobs .

Work Experience

We are keen to provide a range of experiences for local young people who want to work in the NHS, the following criteria applies:

• Reside or study in Stockport (verified with ID checks) –  if you do not meet this criteria please contact your local hospital.
• Placement supported by school/college.
• 14+ for onsite non clinical placements (subject to availability)
• 16+ for onsite clinical placements (half terms only)

Please note we only consider placements for the coming half term at the point of application, for more information and an application pack please contact work.experience@stockport.nhs.uk

If you do not meet the criteria you can find further information on work experience across Greater Manchester by visiting:

GM Health & Social Care Careers Hub (gmcareershub.nhs.uk)

www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/work-experience

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Work Experience

We believe that everyone should have fair and equal access to learning opportunities. Our Work Experience programme is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status.

We actively:

• Promote diversity by encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility for all learners.
• Embed EDI principles in our selection, induction, and support processes.
• Monitor and review participation data to continually improve inclusivity.

Our approach aligns with the NHS values of respect, compassion, and fairness, ensuring that every learner feels valued and supported throughout their placement.

For more details, please see our:

• Work Experience Policy
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy