Work Experience

Structured to give insight and opportunities for learning, trainees undergo a number of ‘real’ job experiences in host NHS organisations and a ‘flexible’ work placement. Throughout, you’ll have opportunity to develop and demonstrate a range of both specialism and personal competencies, and to meet their work-based objectives supported by placement managers and programme managers.

Work Placements and Competencies 

Through work placements designed, co-ordinated and delivered by placement managers and programme managers, you can expect to achieve and demonstrate significant development, as well as specialism and personal competencies. Graduate Scheme staff and the local steering group provide quality assurance.

We have recently reviewed competencies for each of the four specialisms in consultation with senior managers in the NHS and Department of Health, and professional bodies such as CIMA, CIPFA, Monitor and CIPD, so ensuring they’re relevant for future chief executives and executive directors.

Flexi-Placement

Your two month ‘flexi-placement’ will relate to your chosen specialism and is an opportunity to experience innovation and improvement agendas in alternative organisations: building relationships; widening your horizons; providing new experiences; developing skills and awareness, whilst still developing specialism competencies.