Presentation at the University of Sussex, November 2013

1. NHS Graduate Management
Training Scheme
September 2014 Intake

2. The NHS belongs to the people
It is there to improve our health and well-being,
supporting us to keep mentally and physically
well, to get better when we are ill and, when we
cannot fully recover, to stay as well as we can
to the end of our lives. It works at the limits of
science – bringing the highest levels of human
knowledge and skill to save lives and improve
health. It touches our lives at times of basic
human need, when care and compassion are
what matter most.

3. Our Challenges
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1.5 million people use the NHS every 36 hours
One of the largest organisations in the world
Approx. 100 billion budget & 90 different occupations/professions
The White Paper “Equity & Excellence: Liberating the NHS”
The Health & Social Care Bill 2011
On-going re-structure of NHS
Efficiency savings
Focus on service transformation & improvement
Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP)
Meeting the needs of a diverse & changing population
Impact of technology
Unique place the NHS has in the psyche of the nation
Constant Media Spotlight

4. Why I Joined the NHS
•
•
•
•
•
•
Desire to work in the Public Sector
Do something that makes a difference
Interest in health policy
Career progression
Diversity of work opportunities
Reputation as an employer

5. My Induction into the NHS
• Summer preparation – Relax!
• Visit our new organisations and meet our
managers.
• Orientation – First 20 days
• Exposure to all parts of the NHS
• See what you want to see
• Contact people

6. My Typical Day
•
•
•
•
There is no such thing!
We work in CCGs, Hospitals, community bases and more
Office stuff
Meetings with patients, medics and budget holders
• Education commitments:
• MSc/PGDip/CIMA/CIPD
• Experiential learning and Action Learning Sets

7. Challenges On The Scheme
• How do you manage the workload?
• How do you balance the competing
demands of a job, studies, travel & a social
life?
• What parts of the scheme do you find really
challenging?

8. I wish someone had told me….
• What do you wish you knew before you
applied/joined the scheme?
• What pearls of wisdom would you pass
onto the audience?
• Any final words of advice you have for
them

9. We Want People Who Want To:
• make a contribution to patient services
• make a real difference to peoples’ lives
• lead major changes that will help the NHS
meet its challenges
• develop outstanding leadership in health, to
improve people's health and their
experience of the NHS

10. We Offer
A career in 1 of the following professions Finance, General
Management, Health Informatics or HR with:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
An extensive induction into the NHS
Work based placements in NHS organisations
Flexi placement
Engagement with clinicians and frontline NHS services
Fully funded Post Graduate Qualifications
Management tools and experiential learning
Personal development
Peer support (buddies & action learning)
Exposure to senior management (mentors and coaches)
Career development & help moving into your 1st job post scheme

11. Why Our Scheme?
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Fully funded well rounded learning package
Excellent career prospects
A chance to influence the health of the nation
1st in The Guardian UK Top 300 Graduate Employers
Times Top 100 Graduate Employer of Choice for HR
8th in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers
Large Employer of the Year 2011 CIMA annual awards
Target Jobs Best Public Sector Graduate Recruiter

12. The Process
Online Application Form
4 Online Tests
Interview
Assessment Centre

13. Recruitment Dates 2013/4
Applications open 8th October
Close 9th December
Interviews
23rd -24th January 2014, Leeds
28th - 30th January 2014, Derby
5th – 6th February 2014, Bristol
10th - 14th February 2014, London
Assessment Centre
24th March – 4th April 2014,
Leeds
Start on the Scheme 1st
September 2014

14. Top Tips
• Think carefully is the scheme right for you?
www.isthenhsforme.co.uk
• Carefully consider your choice of specialism & location
• Apply early
• Practice the online tests several times – the real ones
are tougher!
• Try to talk to current NHS staff
• Investigate the challenges facing the NHS

15. Further Resources
• Read about & talk to current NHS trainees & our alumni
http://career-inspiration.com/by/nhs-graduates
• Our Facebook page has lots of useful information
https://www.facebook.com/NHSGraduateScheme
• Study our website for Scheme details
http://www.nhsgraduates.co.uk
• Follow us on Twitter for handy updates
@NHSGradScheme & #NHSGMTS

16. Thank you for your time
Any questions?