Our Emergency Department is very busy right now and some people are experiencing long waits. If you do not require emergency care, please use an alternative such as 111 online.
- you must be at least 16 years old to apply but there is no upper age limit; many apprenticeships at Barnsley Hospital are career changers
- you’ll be an apprentice for between one and five years
- you will likely spend four days on work placement and one day at a training centre or college
- you’ll gain a qualification which can range from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to Level 7 (Master’s degree equivalent)
In the past, the hospital has recruited for apprentice roles such as - Health Care Assistant, Porter, Accountant, Procurement, Allied Health Professional and Communications Officer.
After completing an apprenticeship, you can apply for a permanent role in the NHS or continue studying - an apprenticeship at a higher level, or perhaps a university course.
Apprenticeships are advertised on the the NHS jobs website and on gov.uk