Clinical Apprenticeship Manager

Malvern Hills; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Apprenticeship Manager to oversee the clinical apprenticeship agenda in Birmingham, ensuring effective recruitment, line management, and placement of clinical apprentices. The ideal candidate will maintain regulatory compliance and support a high-quality learning environment for apprentices. Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills are essential, along with experience in managing apprenticeship programs. The role offers benefits including full NHS terms, flexible working arrangements, and various professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Full NHS terms and conditions

Attractive relocation payment

Discounts for local and national retailers

Well-being services

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in managing apprenticeship programs and supporting students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and placement of clinical apprentices.
• Facilitate the development of educators supporting apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with NMC and HCPC regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Education

Relevant higher education qualification

Job description

The Clinical Apprenticeship Manager will manage the clinical apprenticeship agenda to ensure that all clinical apprentices are recruited, line‑managed, and placed appropriately, in line with regulatory requirements. The role involves maintaining an optimal learning environment and ensuring that Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors, and Clinical Educators are suitably trained and latent to support apprentices. Woodland.

Responsibilities

1. Manage clinical student apprenticeship_digits recruitment processes in partnership with Higher Education Institutions, ensuring the recruitment of high‑calibre students in accordance with internal and external governance.
2. Manage apprenticeship placement capacity and allocation processes, liaising with HEIs, Clinical Managers, Team Leaders, Assessors, Supervisors, Educators and Administrators.
3. Collaborate with the Widening Participation and Training Lead to expand placement capacity across the organisation.
4. Facilitate the development of Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors and Clinical Educators so they possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to assess, train and develop apprentices.
5. Maintain the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Assessor database and the Clinical Educator database alongside Pre and.Storage managers, ensuring all staff are registered and compliant.
6. Ensure that all registers are maintained in line with NMC and HCPC regulations and that apprenticeship administration processes provide the necessary assurances to the Trust, HEIs and regulatory bodies.
7. Manage the clinical educational audit process with Nursing and AHP managers, ensuring compliance and suitable learning environments across all placement areas.
8. Participate in the Fitness for Practice and DBS panel processes in partnership with HEIs.
9. Support apprentices on assessments and action planning, communicating difficult information about placement termination or failure to achieve outcomes when necessary.
10. Act as the key contact for complaints and concerns related to clinical apprentices.
11. Mediate conflicts between apprentices and practice staff, coordinating with division staff and HEIs.
12. Advise, inform and guide stakeholders on curriculum delivery.
13. Support staff recruitment by communicating opportunities to students and Trusts.
14. Collaborate with Health Education England to advise on nursing/AHP apprenticeships and funding.
15. Work ملعب إستجدة to maximise placement availability within the Trust and independent sector.
16. Advise and communicate with the Trust and partner organisations on complex apprenticeship issues.
17. Develop policies and procedures that improve the quality of practice placements in both the Trust and the independent sector.
18. Generate reports for the Widening Participation and Training Lead, analysing data to deliver meaningful insights.
19. Represent the department at relevant meetings, ensuring participation, preparation and feedback.

Benefits

• Full NHS terms and conditions, extensive holidays and Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
• Attractive relocation payment for local relocation.
• Discounts for local and national retailers.
• Dedicated Mein sent well-being services.
• Flexible working where possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, have a hidden or long‑term health condition, or come from under‑represented backgrounds, provided they meet essential job criteria. The Trust is committed to inclusivity, supporting the career progression of diverse staff and ensuring a welcoming workforce for all staff, patients and service users. Offset to independent.

Work Conditions

This role is based at MHH but operates hybrid, with a mix of office and remote days and periodic travel to other BCHHC sites. The Trust supports flexible and hybrid working patterns and encourages applicants to discuss alternative working patterns during the interview.

Disability Background Check Costs

All new employees will be charged for DBS checks if required. Standard checks cost £26.40 and enhanced checks £54.40, paid over three monthly instalments. The cost is deducted from salary only after training completion and DBS verification.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

BCHC accepts AI tools in the application process. Applicants should review the Trust's acceptable use policy before using such tools.