Data & AI Apprenticeships
Transforming Healthcare. Empowering People. Shaping the Future.
We’re excited to announce the next step in our Digital Transformation journey to empower our employees and unlock the value of growing data. This collaboration aims to provide colleagues with essential data & AI skills - focusing on building confidence to allow you to apply these skills practically in your role. These programmes are available to all roles and no prior experience is required
Why Join a Data & AI Apprenticeship?
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Earn While You Learn Gain new experiences and skills while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is paid for by the Apprenitceship Levy, not from operational budgets or from individual learners.
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Make a Real Difference Use data and AI to services, patient safety, and operational efficiency across the Trust.
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No Tech Background Needed. Whether you're new to digital or looking to upskill, our expert providers will support you every step of the way.
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Work with Purpose Joining an apprenticeship will give you an insight into the way that teams and services work across the trust and how they are upskilling and transforming together
Who the Data & AI Apprenticeship For?
- Existing colleagues from any role or Band looking to upskill and gain new digital skills regardless of their professional or service background
- Teams and services looking to recruit new skills into new roles
- Teams and departments looking to build in-house digital capability and skills
For more details on specific apprenticeships, further information and application forms, visit the Data & AI Academy pages below.
To successfully implement apprenticeships, the trust needs to further ensure several key resources are in place.
Work-Based Mentors
- Role and Importance: Work-based mentors are experienced professionals and or individuals who are confident and competent within their field of expertise, who guide apprentices through their training.
- Responsibilities: Mentors are responsible for setting work-based goals, offering feedback, and acting as role models.
- Training and Support: Mentors themselves need training to effectively support apprentices. This includes understanding the apprenticeship standards, mentoring techniques, and how to integrate on-the-job learning.
Off-the-Job Training (OTJ)
- Definition and Purpose: OTJ training is structured learning that takes place outside the normal day-to-day working environment.
- Requirements: Apprentices must spend at least 20% of their working hours on OTJ training.
- Integration with Work: OTJ training should be closely aligned with the apprentice's job role and integrated into their overall training plan. This ensures that the skills learned are directly applicable to their work.
Additional Resources
- Training Providers: Collaboration with educational institutions and training providers is essential to deliver the formal education component of apprenticeships.
- Infrastructure: Adequate facilities and resources, such as training rooms, equipment, and learning materials, are necessary to support.