Apprenticeship in Healthcare: AHP Recruitment and Workforce Development Project

Level V Apprenticeship Healthcare Jules Marchant Project Lead for AHP Recruitment and Workforce Development Sophie Madden-Scott - Deputy Clinical Lead, Respiratory Physiotherapy

Background- Level V Outcomes of Therapy Assistant Staff Consultations Succession Planning Pathway B3 -> B4 Tender and full procurement London Southbank University history with provider, local provider, piloted as part of nursing associate role and linked to pre-reg nursing course (continuity of education) Launching the scheme Open days Assessment Recruitment Centre (with provider) Online Apprenticeship Hub

Pay and Contracting Pay Spot Salary or Annex 21 (dependent on length of program) Internals- matched pay Contracting- Probationary period 3 mth r/v and 6 mths r/v Joint r/v with LSBU, GSTT final decision Notice period 1 week for external (statutory requirement) Need agreement on internal staff

Responsibilities Apprentices Provider LSBU Provide taught elements of the program Attendance rate of 85% for course Provides tools / processes to support Participates fully in their T&D apprentice If GSCE at C-E level, will complete course with Regular review with apprentice A-C Ensures program meets Level V Inform work place of updates Apprenticeship Standards Provide course materials to GSTT and updates End Point Assessor Employer Work Place Assessor Work place development of trainee (e.g. Does not deliver any of course teaching sessions, liaison with supervisors, Assess scheme against Level V standards competency sign off) Ensure assessors occupationally Regular review with apprentice competent Provides updates to LSBU Completes End Point Assessment Quality Assurance Has final say on outcome of course

Entry Levels Pre-requirement levels determined by apprenticeship standard. Entry requirements for GSTT scheme Permanent contract / Work Visa for entirety of scheme GCSE English / Maths A-C Care Certificate Completed B3 competencies Band 4 JD Essential Criteria Evidence of literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Course Content 1 day at university per week Module name Semester Level Credit Human Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness [exam] 1 + 2 4 40 Person-Centred Care [Essay] 1 4 20 Core Skills for Practice [OSCE] 1 4 20 Public Health and Wellbeing [Presentation] 2 4 20 Role Related Skills Development [Work Place Assessment] 2 4 20 Module name Semester Level Credit Case Management [observed practice] 1 5 40 Advanced Role Related Skills [case work / reflective summary] 1 + 2 5 20 Supporting Learning in Practice[teaching session] 1 5 20 Supervision and Leadership [essay] 2 5 20 Personal and Professional Development [SWOT, CV and Job Application] 2 5 20

Lessons so far Challenges Nursing focused pilot program built on NA Preparedness of launch Ambiguity of function HCA, Rx or Nurse Identifying core skills Autonomy of role (not B3/B4) Expectations of trainee ( stretch ) Impact on services Communication Benefits Career progression GCSE A-C attainment (Trust or Course) Integrated practice (nursing / AHPs, Acute / Comm.) Standardisation of assistant levels across Trust Standardised JDs across Trust

Handy Hints Be clear on: your responsibilities as the work place provider the course content / timetable work place assessor responsibilities benefits to trainee core competency frameworks number of trainees service can support (be realistic!) how you and provider will communicate

Useful Websites Guys and St Thomas s Careers: http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/other-types-of- work/apprenticeships/apprenticeships.aspx Health Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/i-am/secondary-school-or-fe- college/apprenticeships-traineeships-and-cadet-schemes Step into the NHS: https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/apprenticeships London Southbank University Apprenticeships: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/employer-sponsored-study/apprenticeships

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