Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospital has been proactive in the use and promotion of Apprenticeships for several years. A strong vision, coupled with a drive to implement the programme, has led to significant numbers of apprentices, in the region of 100 each year. Success is due to Apprenticeships being used as a major recruitment route, with substantive posts being held against training positions.
The business case argues that apprentices are a cost‑effective way to fill vacancies, and is built on the following factors:
at the end of their training period, apprentices are ready to work – they understand the hospital’s ethos, and have the appropriate
- entry‑level qualifications;
- it reduces agency costs; and
- it reduces recruitment costs.
The Vocational Education Lead stated: ‘Appointing apprentices gives added benefits of fulfilling social and corporate responsibility, adds to the economy of Sheffield, and employs people from deprived areas who can walk to work.’ It also enables the hospital to acquire a share of the 16–18 school leavers and fulfil the workforce plan.
Last Updated: 23/05/2012