Short Placement Opportunities & Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
At the RUH, we offer apprenticeships to both newly recruited, and existing members of staff who wish to develop their career. As a Trust we recognise the important contributions apprentices make to the hospital.
The RUH believes that investing in the development of our workforce, which also includes the workforce of the future, and nurturing local talent. Listed below is why we're enthusiastic about apprenticeships:
- They offer our colleagues an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in their career
- Providing apprenticeships allow the Trust to appeal to individuals from all backgrounds, in support of creating a vibrant and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we care for
- The RUH invests in apprenticeships; in doing so, we invest in the future of the healthcare we offer to our communities
Apprentices have become a valuable contributor to all our teams, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and dedication to delivering high quality, safe, and compassionate patient care.
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships combine work, practical training and study. Apprentices earn a salary whilst working alongside experienced colleagues to gain job-specific skills and knowledge that meets industry-specific apprenticeship standards.
An apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn. You'll get hands-on experience of working in the NHS, while studying for a nationally recognised qualification to kick-start your career. As part of the apprenticeship, you will take part in a structured development programme, which includes the following:
- On-the-job training and development in your team area
- 20% off the job training (which can include classroom-based learning, portfolio work, project work or observation assessments from an assessor who visits you in the workplace)
- An apprenticeship and/or accredited qualification
- Functional skills in literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT), if required (includes some teaching and an exam)
Types of apprenticeship
| Name | Level | Equivalent educational level |
| Intermediate | 2 | GCSE |
| Advanced | 3 | A-level |
| Higher | 4 and 5 | Foundation degree |
| Degree | 6 and 7 | Bachelor's or master's degree |
What apprenticeships are available at the RUH?
Here at the RUH, we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, please visit our current vacancy page to view what we have on offer RUH Vacancies | Royal United Hospitals Bath
- Allied Health Professionals (various therapy professions)
- Business administration
- Human Resources
- Customer services
- Construction/Estates services
- Electrical and engineering
- Financial services
- Support Workers
- Healthcare Science (medical physics, cardiac physiology)
- Nursing
- Nursing Associates
- Midwifery
- Operating Department Practitioners
- Pharmacy Technician
Who can complete an RUH Apprenticeship?
You need to be aged 16 years or over to apply for an apprenticeship at the RUH. Our apprenticeships are a great first step into employment at the RUH but can also be a great way for existing staff to develop additional knowledge and work-based skills within their current job role.
How can I find out more?
If you are looking for an RUH apprenticeship, you can:
- Set up an account at trac.jobs and set up job alerts
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (if you are 13 years or over)
- Think about RUH 'Experience of the workplace'
- Think about RUH volunteering
- Find out more about;
If you are already a staff member at the RUH thinking about an apprenticeship as part of a career development pathway, speak in the first instance to your manager to seek support, and then contact the Apprenticeship and Career Engagement (ACE) Team in the Education Centre.
Contact us
If you are compassionate and caring person who finds by helping others provides you with satisfaction? Do you commit to giving your best each day, being part of a team to support high-quality patient care.
Then if there is a career that you would like to pursue as an apprenticeship, contact the Apprenticeship and Career Engagement (ACE) Team who will provide information, advice and guidance. By emailing us at: