Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 12 months
The Career Development team are a busy team implementing and overseeing various programmes such as Apprenticeships, Work Experience, and Work Employability programmes across the Trust.
We work closely with Trust divisions to support with workforce development through the ultilisation of apprenticeship programmes.
We also work closely with the local community and stakeholders both internal and external, across local NHS Trusts, DWP Job Centre, local schools and colleges to widen access and participation to careers in the NHS which builds upon the diverse workforce at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We encourage applications from candidates looking for a full time, part time, or flexible working pattern, your preference will be discussed at interview.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
The successful candidate will liaise with local schools and colleges across the County to promote NHS careers and opportunities within the NHS. They will organise Continuous Professional Development events for Managers and Teachers and work with local organisations to create and promote NHS Careers including Work Experience and Apprenticeships.
The candidate will be responsible for providing pastoral support to new apprentices at the Trust and will liaise with Managers and local providers to ensure a robust mentoring process is in place to the support the apprentice whilst on programme. They will also provide career advice and guidance to the apprentice, supporting them into next steps following successful completion of their apprenticeship.
We are looking for
• An enthusiastic individual who is a team player who is at ease in building relationships with all stakeholders
• An individual that enjoys working with students and apprentices on a 1:1 basis or as part of larger cohorts
• An individual with strong organisational skills who has the ability to prioritise their own workload
• An individual with the ability to work collaboratively when supporting and mentoring apprentices and students across the Trust
• A self-motivated individual who will actively seek learning opportunities from all scenarios and support the collective goal of promoting careers across health and social care.
• An individual with excellent IT and data analysis skills
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• In liaison with the Career Development manager offer support and guidance to members of staff undertaking a variety of apprenticeship standards.
• To be responsible for the mentoring of new apprentices within the Trust. With the support of the Career Development team ensure that a robust mentoring process is in place to support the apprentice and their team.
• To provide advice and guidance to Managers supporting employees on all Access to Work initiatives
• To support the implementation and maintenance of the Trusts Work Placement / Experience programmes working to agreed Policies and Procedures.
• Support a Careers Advice Service on behalf of the Trust in line with the national guidelines
• Working with higher and Further Education Training Providers to support the Widening Participation Agenda
• To work effectively with local schools & Colleges to provide work placement opportunities for their students.
• To liaise with local education providers to agree work experience placements that provide an appropriate range and variety of work experience in line with desired outcomes.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3571 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Mar 2025