Apprentices

Apprentices make a major contribution to frontline NHS services. We're incredibly proud of our healthcare apprenticeships, which we develop and deliver in collaboration with employers. Take a look at what some of our recent apprentices have to say about their experiences combining work and study.

Nursing associates

Michelle - apprentice in nursing uniform

The apprenticeship has helped me gain confidence and develop both personally and professionally.

Michelle Bird Apprentice, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Michelle completed her nursing apprenticeship in 2021 and is now qualified as a Band 4 Nurse Associate. Read on to find out more about her experiences studying her apprenticeship at the University of Sheffield.
Thomas Beresford - apprentice in nurse uniform

I have always wanted to progress in my nursing career after being a healthcare assistant.

Thomas Beresford Apprentice, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Thomas completed his nursing apprenticeship in 2020 and is now responsible for groups and patients within A&E, as well as a Clinical Educator at the University of Sheffield. Read on to find out more about his experiences studying his apprenticeship at the University of Sheffield.
Female Apprentice smiling at camera with glasses

The experience that we get from the placements is amazing and very hard to come by.

Ellie Simpson Apprentice, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

My name is Ellie Simpson and I have recently qualified as a Nurse Associate after completing the Nursing Associate foundation degree apprenticeship.
Simon McFarlane - nursing apprentice in uniform

I have more effective communication skills within different fields of nursing.

Simon McFarlane Apprentice, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Simon McFarlane completed his nursing apprenticeship in 2020 and is now running his own physical health clinic for adults with learning disabilities. Read on to find out more about his experiences studying his apprenticeship at the University of Sheffield.
Miles Cooper TNA

I was attracted to the role because I wanted to help make a real difference to people's lives each day.

Miles Cooper Current student, Associate Nursing Apprenticeship

Miles Cooper is a current TNA, due to complete his apprenticeship in October 2022.

Kirsten Leslie, TNA

Being on placements is a great learning opportunity.

Kirsten Leslie Current student, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Kirsten is due to complete her Nursing Associate Apprenticeship in October 2022. Read on to find out more about her day-to-day experiences on the course.
Joanna Hayes, TNA

I wish this opportunity had been around many years ago.

Joanna Hayes Former Apprentice, Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Joanna graduated in 2021 after working as a healthcare assistant for 20 years. Read on to find out more about her experiences studying his apprenticeship at the University of Sheffield.

Speech and Language Therapy

A woman in front of a laptop

The Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity

Nichola Crozier Speech and Language Therapy, Apprentice

Nichola is an apprentice on our speech and language therapy apprenticeship programme. Our apprentices hail from across the North of England, but despite the distance Nichola says the group has quickly become close-knit and incredibly supportive of each other.

Three student nurses practice their clinical skills on an NG tube manikin

Apprenticeships

Our programmes aim to produce healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to practice safely and effectively.

Apprenticeships