Clinical Apprenticeship Manager

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Key Role and Responsibilities Lead the planning, development and delivery of clinical apprenticeship opportunities, aligned to workforce priorities and service needs. Work with clinical services, practice education teams and education providers to identify apprenticeship opportunities, placement requirements and emerging workforce needs. Provide visible leadership and specialist advice to clinical apprentices, managers, practice supervisors and assessors, supporting learner progress, retention and successful programme delivery. Promote clinical apprenticeships across the organisation, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Monitor apprenticeship activity, learner progress and programme performance, identifying barriers and coordinating appropriate support or escalation. Support the commissioning, procurement and contract monitoring of apprenticeship education providers to ensure provision meets organisational requirements and delivers value. Contribute to apprenticeship planning, governance, policy development and effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy, including reporting against agreed plans. Maintain awareness of local and national apprenticeship developments and use this knowledge to support workforce development and continuous improvement. Interviews: Please note interviews will be held on the 17th November 2026 via Teams, and will include a ten minute presentation, the subject to be confirmed at invitation to interview. For full details of this role, please refer to the enclosed Job Description or contact teresa.gaudion@nhs.net