Empowering Mersey Care through QA's Data and AI Skills Academy
What can I expect?
With QA’s apprenticeships, you can expect a seamless onboarding experience, expert-led training, and flexible learning tailored to your role. Programmes blend online and in-person delivery, combining real-world projects with cutting-edge digital skills. You’ll be supported by dedicated coaches and industry mentors every step of the way. Whether you're starting out or upskilling.
The apprenticeship team in conjunction with the universities and apprenticeship providers we will be hosting information and insight sessions for each apprenticeship that is offered.
The information and insight sessions are designed to give potential students and managers a better understanding of the role, the apprenticeship course/programme and the roles and responsibilities of all parties when it comes to the apprenticeship
QA will be hosting a general insight and information session for the Digital & AI Skills Academy
The Microsoft Teams session is designed to answer any questions you may have about our programmes in an informal online setting.
Recap: Data Essentials & Data Analyst information session recordings 10 July
The Data Essentials apprenticeship is ideal for NHS staff who work with data in a supporting capacity. This programme builds core data skills, including data collection, validation, and preparation, enabling more efficient and accurate reporting across departments. It’s well-suited to individuals in entry-level roles who are looking to grow their analytical capabilities within a healthcare setting.
Course Length: 18 Months
Course starts/Enrolments: Sept/Feb/June/Oct
Application Deadline: 1 Month before the course Start/Enrolments
Course Delivery Model: Online
Course Value: £12,000
Who is this Apprenitcship for?
The apprenticeship is suitable for all roles across the Trust who currently utilise Microsoft 365 This apprenticeship is suitable for:
• Information and Data Clerks: Supporting data entry, quality assurance, and basic data reporting.
• Administrative Staff: Assisting with data management and producing routine reports.
• Clinical Coders: Ensuring accurate data input to support health records and analytics.
• Health Records Staff: Working on digitisation and basic data validation tasks.
• Service Improvement Assistants: Using data to support quality improvement initiatives.
This apprenticeship is designed for NHS staff who need to analyse data to inform decision-making, service improvement, and resource planning. It develops skills in data modelling, statistical analysis, and visualisation, helping learners deliver actionable insights that can improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Course Length: 18 Months
Course starts/Enrollments: September/March
Course Delivery Model: Online
Course Value: £15,000
Who is this Apprenitcship for?
• Data Analysts and BI Analysts: Interpreting data to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.
• Clinical Audit Officers: Using data to evaluate clinical performance and patient outcomes.
• Performance Analysts: Monitoring KPIs and producing dashboards for service leads.
• Public Health Analysts: Analysing trends in population health data to guide interventions.
• Operational Managers: Supporting decision-making with evidence-based analysis.
This apprenticeship is ideal for NHS staff who work between clinical, operational, and digital teams to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and support continuous service improvement. It develops skills in stakeholder engagement, process mapping, and solution design—critical for driving informed change across the NHS.
Course Length: 18 Months
Course starts/Enrollments: September/March
Course Delivery Model: Online
Course Value: £18,000
Who is this Apprenitcship for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for NHS staff who work between clinical, operational, and digital teams to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and support continuous service improvement. It develops skills in stakeholder engagement, process mapping, and solution design—critical for driving informed change across the NHS.
This apprenticeship is suitable for the following roles:
• Business Analysts: Working across services to identify digital and process improvements.
• Transformation Officers: Supporting service redesign and patient flow initiatives.
• Project Coordinators: Assisting with digital implementations and workflow optimisation.
• Operational Managers: Translating frontline service needs into technical requirements.
• Service Improvement Leads: Driving Lean and data-informed service transformation.
This degree apprenticeship is ideal for NHS staff working in data-focused roles who want to develop their expertise in areas such as data analysis, data engineering, and data management. The programme equips individuals with advanced technical and analytical skills to design and implement data solutions that support clinical and operational decision-making within the Trust.
Course Length: 48 Months
Course starts/Enrollments: September/March
Course Delivery Model: Online
Course Value: £27,000
Who is this Apprenitcship for?
This apprenticeship is suitable for the following data-related roles:
• Data Analysts: Enhancing skills in managing, interpreting, and visualising complex healthcare data.
• Business Intelligence Developers: Designing and implementing dashboards and data tools for Trust-wide insights.
• Data Engineers: Building and optimising data infrastructure to support real-time analytics.
• Health Informatics Officers: Applying data to improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.
• Clinical Systems Analysts: Integrating data sources to support evidence-based care and reporting.
• Performance and Planning Analysts: Providing analytical support for service planning and performance reviews.
Contact the Apprenticeship Team with any queries: apprenticeships
For an apprentice to be eligible for this programme they must be in a role or recruited to a role that is reflective or the requirements of the apprenticeship.