The place to get hands on experience
Apprenticeships help us to grow and unlock talent, and keep learning, training, and development at our core.
We offer a great variety of apprenticeships across our services, including clinical apprenticeships and a catalogue of apprenticeships programmes in corporate services, operations and management.
Apprenticeships are a way to develop skills in a hands-on role, gain a nationally recognised qualification and earn whilst you learn. It is a great pathway into a long standing and rewarding career and combines practical training with study.
All of our apprentice vacancies are advertised on our careers website as they become available. If existing colleagues wish to complete an apprenticeship, they can apply internally.
In addition to the national apprenticeship programmes, we are proud to offer unique in-house apprenticeships by our Talent and Organisational Development team exclusive to NCA employees.
These include:
- Level 3 – Frontline Leader Apprenticeship
- Level 5 – Operational Manager Apprenticeship
Both courses provide dedicated leadership and management skills and are accredited by a recognised leadership qualification.
So, if you are looking to take a more practical approach to developing your career, the NCA can support you with earning and learning on the job.
Further Support
For common FAQs around becoming an apprentice in the NHS, please visit the Skills for Health website.
To search for apprentice opportunities at the NCA, explore our vacancy page.