Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships, at all levels, are a fantastic way to develop new or existing staff and a great way improve patient safety and quality of care. In supporting staff through an apprenticeship route an employer is able to show that they value their staff and are invested in their development. Apprenticeships enable GP surgeries to grow their own skilled, professional staff.

The NHS Leadership Academy have produced a guide Leadership Development for Primary Care: The potential of the apprenticeship scheme which contains some really useful information about the apprenticeship scheme, in particular:

  • How to access the apprenticeship levy
  • Apprenticeship standards
  • Training providers
  • How to access funded training
  • Where to look for more information and advice

Until recently, small businesses such as GP surgeries had 90% of the educational fees for apprenticeships funded by the government, meaning GP surgeries only had to pay 10% of the educational fees. From April 2019, this funding increased to 95% meaning GP surgeries employing a new apprentice from April 2019 onwards, now only have to pay 5% of the educational fees. However, the employer remains responsible for paying the apprentices salary, including when they are on study days or external placements.

Clinical Apprenticeships

Non-Clinical Apprenticeships

The following apprenticeships are accessible for administrative staff working in primary care settings.

Useful resources