Job summary
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Apprenticeship Clinical and Quality Officer (Band 7) to provide maternity cover within our Corporate Learning and Organisational Development Directorate.
Apprenticeships are a core part of our workforce strategy, supporting career progression, widening participation and long-term workforce resilience. As an Apprenticeship Main Provider, the Trust has achieved strong year-on-year growth in apprentice numbers and levy utilisation. This role is central to maintaining and enhancing the quality, compliance and credibility of our apprenticeship provision.
Working closely with clinical teams, education providers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure apprenticeship programmes meet Ofsted, DfE and Apprenticeship Funding Rules requirements, while delivering an excellent learner and staff experience. You will play a key role in maximising the use of the Growth and Skills Levy, supporting career pathways across all staff groups, and strengthening apprenticeship quality and outcomes across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Act as a subject-matter expert on Apprenticeship Standards, providing advice and guidance to apprentices, managers, educators and internal teams.
Quality assure the delivery of theLevel 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship and other apprenticeship pathways delivered across the Trust.
Maximise utilisation of theGrowth and Skills Levy, working with apprenticeship providers to design and deliver programmes that address workforce development needs at all levels.
Plan and deliverCareers Clinics (online and face-to-face), supporting staff to explore apprenticeship opportunities and career progression pathways.
Develop and supportcareer pathways, including apprenticeship routes into advanced and specialist roles, working collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders.
Lead apprenticeshiprecognition and celebration activities, including National Apprenticeship Week and annual awards events.
Maintain strong working relationships withHEIs, independent training providers, End Point Assessment Organisations and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective governance and learner support.
Line manage the Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, providing leadership, oversight and development support.
Maintain accurate learner data and programme records using systems such as Aptem, supporting audit, reporting and quality improvement.
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.
Details
Date posted
24 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289-CR-124
Job locations
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities, including the person specification is attached in this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities, including the person specification is attached in this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience in Apprenticeship
Familiarity with Apprenticeship Standards & Stakeholder Management
Career Development Pathway and Apprenticeship events
Salisbury Procurement
Quality Assurance experience
Desirable
ILR Input Experience
OFSTED Experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience in Apprenticeship
Familiarity with Apprenticeship Standards & Stakeholder Management
Career Development Pathway and Apprenticeship events
Salisbury Procurement
Quality Assurance experience
Desirable
ILR Input Experience
OFSTED 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).
Additional information
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)
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)
