Leading the way starts here

We have the tools, training and techniques essential to shaping our leaders of the future. If you’re a graduate with passion, drive and determination, here’s where you can really make a difference.

Minimum eligibility requirements

We ask for at least a 2.2 degree in any subject. Some degree equivalents are also acceptable. We need candidates who have achieved academically but we also want a diverse range of people and for that reason we believe that our rigorous recruitment process selects the leadership capability for the NHS, not your degree classification.

OR

A postgraduate qualification (MBA. Masters, PhD)

OR

Degree level equivalent qualifications that are health or management related to include:

• NVQ level 5 in management
  
  
• Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
  
  
• Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Visiting (Dip HE Nursing) etc
  
  
• Diploma from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  
  
• Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
  
  
• Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapy (DipCOT)
  
  
• Diploma from the College of Radiographers (DCR)
  
  
• Diploma in Social Work (DSW) or the Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW)
  
  

We do not accept the following qualifications:

• Certificate in management studies
  
  
• DipHE (Diploma of Higher Education) in any subject other than that listed above
  
  
• ONC/OND (Ordinary National Certificate/Diploma)
  
  
• HNC/HND (Higher National Certificate/Diploma)
  
  
• CGLI/C&G (City & Guilds)
  
  
• ODA/ODP Certificate or Diploma (Operating Department Assistant/Operating Department Practice)
  
  

There are also a few key requirements for finance, HR and Informatics:

Finance: We cannot accept applications from individuals who are already qualified or have completed the Intermediate / management stage of their professional accountancy qualification. (CIMA / CIPFA)

HR: We cannot accept applications from individuals already qualified as graduate members of CIPD.

Informatics: We cannot accept applications from individuals who are already qualified or have a post graduate qualification in health informatics.

Previous management experience

All graduate trainees should share our commitment to providing excellent patient care in an efficient, responsive, customer-focused way, as well as having an interest in pursuing senior management careers in any one of our differing career paths.

Our Graduate Management Training Scheme has a significant academic study element, so all graduate trainees will need a strong aptitude for assimilating, analysing and explaining often complex concepts, data and statistics.

Applicants with a degree and substantial senior management or complex project management experience may find that the Gateway to Leadership entry point to the NHS is more suitable.

Diversity

The NHS is proud of its highly diverse workforce. Healthcare is provided to a diverse community and it is crucial to this delivery that the NHS can match the community with a diverse workforce. For this reason the schemes, and indeed all NHS jobs, are open to people from all backgrounds.

Work Permits

A work permit will be required for applicants from outside the EEA. An employer will not be able to get a work permit for an applicant if the post can be filled by a UK or EEA resident. Currently the NHS is able to source all candidates for this scheme from within the EEA, and therefore the NHS is unable to consider applicants to the scheme who are resident outside the EEA area.

If you are eligible to work in the UK under your current visa status but are subject to limited leave to remain in the UK, you must be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient time left on your visa to complete the Scheme at the point of application.

If you require a work permit to with in the UK, you will be required to already hold a valid work permit. The permit will need to cover the entire duration of the scheme - HR, informatics and general management two years; finance two and a half years. The NHS will be unable to process permit applications for candidates. If you do not hold a valid permit for the duration of the programme you will not be able to join this scheme.