Job summary
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Apprenticeship Programme Delivery Manager (Band 7) to provide maternity cover within our Corporate Learning and Organisational Development Directorate.
As a recognised Apprenticeship Main Provider, the Trust is committed to delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes that support workforce sustainability, widening participation and career progression. This pivotal role will lead the delivery, quality and compliance of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust, with a particular focus on the Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship delivered internally.
Working closely with clinical teams, education providers and key internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard, meeting OFSTED, DfE and Apprenticeship Funding Rules requirements, while providing an excellent learner experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence apprenticeship strategy, shape delivery models, and support the development of future NHS talent across multiple staff groups.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder's Main duties include:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of Trust apprenticeship programmes, ensuring high-quality recruitment, onboarding, learning delivery, assessment and progression for apprentices.
- Provide operational and quality leadership for theLevel 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship, working alongside Apprenticeship Programme Facilitators and clinical education teams.
- Ensure full compliance withOfsted standards, the Education Inspection Framework, Apprenticeship Funding Rules, ESFA/DfE requirements and internal governance processes.
- Monitor programme performance, includingQuality Achievement Rates (QAR), learner progress, retention, and timely completion, implementing improvement actions where required.
- Build and maintain effective relationships withclinical leaders, ward managers, People & OD, HEIs, independent providers and external partners to support apprenticeship delivery and expansion.
- Provide expert advice and support to apprentices, supervisors, assessors and managers, promoting high-quality supervision, assessment and learner experience.
- Lead apprenticeship governance activity, including weekly programme governance meetings, risk management and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate apprenticeship records and reporting using systems such asAptem, DAS and ILR, supporting audit and statutory returns.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job responsibilities
The detailed Job Description and main responsibilities, with Person Specification is attached in this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship Provision/ Delivery Experience
- Managing Apprenticeship EPA Experience
- Managing staff and Action Plan
Desirable
- OFSTED Experience
- ILR input Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
