NHS graduate jobs

NHS careers and training scheme

The NHS is like no other organisation on earth. Born out of the ideal that good healthcare should be available to all, it is one of the world’s largest publicly funded health services. It has a budget of over £90 billion and employs more than 1.3million people, including some 90,000 hospital doctors, 35,000 GPs, 400,000 nurses and 16,000 ambulance staff. This alone makes it the single biggest employer in Europe.

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The Company

The NHS is like no other organisation on earth. Born out of the ideal that good healthcare should be available to all, it is one of the world’s largest publicly funded health services. It has a budget of over £90 billion and employs more than 1.3million people, including some 90,000 hospital doctors, 35,000 GPs, 400,000 nurses and 16,000 ambulance staff. This alone makes it the single biggest employer in Europe.

The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme runs every year. It lasts up to two-and-a-half years and has been explicitly designed to create the organisation’s future leaders. It consists of four specialisms: Finance Management, General Management, Human Resources Management, and Health Informatics Management. Graduates specialise in one of these areas, acquiring relevant professional qualifications along the way.

The Graduate Management Training Scheme offers a fast-track route to a senior-level role. As such, it’s a uniquely demanding experience. To succeed, candidates will need the confidence to tackle complex problems head on. The intelligence to contribute new ideas and, above all, the desire to make a difference to people’s lives are also vital.

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Who we are

The NHS is like no other organisation on earth. Born out of the ideal that good healthcare should be available to all, it is one of the world’s largest publicly funded health services. It employs more than 1.3million people, making it the single largest organisation in Europe.

Where we’re at

This is a pivotal moment in our history. On the one hand, we are faced with the need to make cost savings of up to £20 billion. On the other, we have our unwavering commitment to putting patients first. As challenges go, it’s not for the faint of heart. In fact, it’s one of the biggest around, encompassing a budget of over £100 billion, 65 million potential service users and a uniquely complex network of organisations. As a graduate, you’ll help us meet these challenges.

What to expect

Lasting for up to two years (Finance 30 months) our graduate scheme is designed to develop our new managers, giving them the skills and confidence they need to lead our transformation and maintain our reputation for outstanding, accessible patient care. It comprises a proven blend of work placements and specialist training, along with the support you need to achieve a relevant post-graduate or professional qualification.

It is available across four specialist streams:

Finance Management
General Management
Human Resources Management
Health Informatics Management

Who we’re looking for

To be eligible to apply, you will need at least a 2:2 degree or equivalent in any subject. Qualifications however are only part of the equation. We advise all graduates to think carefully about their skills and motivations before making an application.

This scheme is not for everyone. It’s a uniquely demanding experience calling for committed, passionate people with the confidence to tackle complex problems head on. As well the desire to make a difference to people’s lives, graduates will need the intelligence to contribute new ideas and the tenacity to drive change. All candidates selected for interview stage will be rigorously assessed against our seven key leadership competencies.

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A competitive starting salary of around £22,222 (plus higher cost of living allowance where applicable).

Graduates will achieve professional and post-graduate qualifications appropriate to their chosen specialism.

Specialism	Qualification Studied
Finance	CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA professional qualification
General Management	Masters level qualification in Leadership for Service Improvement,
Health Informatics	Masters level qualification in Health Informatics
HR	Masters level qualification in Human Resources

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