New Pilot To Help People onto NHS Career Path
People from Central Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire will be among those supported onto the NHS career ladder, as part of the Government’s Plan for Change
The government has confirmed a new pilot to support an initial 1,000 people nationally from groups or areas worst hit by unemployment into careers in the health service.
Central Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire will benefit from the scheme - with an aim to get unemployed young people - those Not in Education or Employment (NEET), Care Experienced Young People and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the area into work.
Backed by £5 million nationally, the new pilot programme will teach important skills to support a move into the health and care sector and offer vital qualifications to ensure success. Alongside support with job applications and preparing for interviews, participants will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a local health and care employer.
Individuals could then move into much needed roles like nursing support and pharmacy support roles, supporting our move to neighbourhood health and kickstarting exciting, long-term careers within health and care.
Mentors and youth ambassadors will support people into health and care jobs, with the help of job centres and local charities – boosting the local workforce and supporting patients.
This comes as the 10 Year Health Plan, launched earlier in the summer, outlined how billions of pounds will be allocated to areas that need the NHS most and transform the health service into a force for social mobility and local prosperity.
For more information about the schemes operating in Northamptonshire please contact Laura Watts - laura.watts20@nhs.net