What is an apprenticeship? 

Apprenticeships are training programmes that you undertake alongside your job, helping you develop knowledge, skills and behaviours. An apprentice learns the knowledge through the learning provider and applies the appropriate skills and behaviours through carrying out their role each day. We have a range of apprenticeships available in both clinical and non-clinical areas ranging from level 2 (equivalent to GCSEs) to level 7 (equivalent to a Masters Degree). 

Why do an apprenticeship with Dorset HealthCare? 

It’s a great way to learn on the job and start a fabulous, rewarding career in the NHS. You will: 

  • be supported by a dedicated mentor with experience in your area 

  • enjoy flexible learning to suit you and the service you work in 

  • gain a nationally recognised qualification 

  • earn while you learn on our competitive apprenticeship wage. 

Where to find our opportunities 

We offer more than 50 apprenticeships, covering roles such as: 

  • audiologist  

  • business administration 

  • installation and maintenance electrician 

  • facilities supervisor 

  • healthcare support worker 

  • trainee pharmacy technician 

  • mental health, adult and learning disabilities nurse 

  • customer service 

  • finance 

  • occupational therapist 

  • speech and language therapist 

  • data technician. 

Our apprenticeship vacancies are advertised on our current vacancies page. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact dhc.apprenticeships@nhs.net. 

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, we are proud to offer interview skills training and other employment support. If you are interested, or know someone who would value this support, please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.