Job description
Supporting the people who give so much. Start your career journey in HR
The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) offers trainees a 20-day induction, in-role experience on placements, post-graduate education and pastoral care. Also, the freedom of a 2 month ‘flexi’ placement designed by you. Our programme supports you in developing skills, experience and confidence to begin your leadership journey successfully.
You’ll be on the Scheme for two years and as one of 200 trainees across six specialisms, you will join a network of future leaders in the NHS. Trainees earn an average of £44k in their first NHS role, after graduating from the Scheme.
HR managers in the NHS work to create a safe and positive work environment, support frontline workers, provide pathways to grow capability right across the organisation and positively impact patient services.
You will work at both a strategic and operational level to understand the complex needs of the organisation. You’ll have a key role in advocating for and promoting the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda, to ensure parity of treatment and experience for all staff groups.
On placement, you might be involved in managing recruitment, implementing new systems such as inductions or staff appraisals, implementing health and well-being strategies or workforce planning to support the development of new services.
HR trainees study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with Leicester University. Modules include: Managing Organisational Change, Human Resource Management in Legal Context and Investigating Business Issues from an HR Perspective. After graduating from the Scheme, you will become a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Trainees on all specialisms work towards a qualification in Healthcare Leadership in their first year on the scheme. In addition to formal qualifications, trainees also participate in experiential and action learning, to develop their leadership skills more broadly.
HR specialism alumni left the scheme to continue their career within the NHS in roles such as Resourcing Manager, HR Manager and Assistant HR Business Partner.
“The work I do varies every day. Recently I have been working alongside our Employee Relations team to review sickness absence, as well as supporting investigation meetings for grievance, disciplinary or conduct. Prior to this, I was recruiting vaccinators and admin staff – that’s been the highlight of my experience so far.” James, Human Resources
Benefits
Competitive salary
You’ll receive a minimum starting salary of £29,225 on commencement, plus where applicable (dependant on the location of your placement) the NHS High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS).
All trainees, subject to satisfactory probation and ongoing work and academic performance, will have the opportunity of a salary increase to £31,473 after 12 months.
Fully funded study package
Education is an important component of the NHS GMTS. You’ll study for at least one professional qualification during your time with us. There are no academic costs to trainees, the qualifications are fully funded.
Network
A crucial benefit of the programme is the network you will be part of – not only with other trainees, but experts and leaders, HR and learning professionals as well as other key stakeholders in the programme. This provides a great opportunity to share insights and learn from each other, gaining knowledge about the wider organisation.
NHS Pension Scheme
We will automatically enrol you onto the highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme when you start with us.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Programme is a 24 hours a day 7 days a week confidential service, which can support colleagues with a range of issues including relationships, stress, legal and financial concerns, bereavement and discrimination.
Cycle to work
The Cycle2Work scheme is available through Halfords, Tredz and various independent retailers. It’s run via salary sacrifice, meaning you will pay less tax and National Insurance, allowing you to make savings of up to 47% on the cost of hiring a new bike and equipment. This is to the value of between £100 and £3,000. The scheme is available once you have completed your probation period.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for candidates with potential to develop into the NHS leaders of tomorrow. Our placements are challenging but rewarding and you’ll be required to undertake post-graduate study.
A commitment to improving people’s health and their experience of the NHS is crucial of course. If you’re thinking about joining our Scheme, it’s important to consider the principles and values that will become core to your role as a trainee and as a future leader. The NHS Constitution for England sets out the principles that bind together the communities and people the NHS serves – patients and public – and the staff who work for it. The Scheme, and indeed all NHS jobs, are open to eligible candidates from all backgrounds.
Qualification and experience requirements
- 2:2 and above, any degree
- No experience requirements
- Please review our entry requirements
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- East Midlands
- East of England
- London
- North East England
- North West England
- South East England
- South West England
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Salary
- £29,225
plus benefits
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
Our recruitment process is designed to assess your strengths. It’s not about what you’ve studied, the university you went to or the work experience you might have done. We’re interested in finding out your potential to become a future NHS leader.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 October 2024
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Closing date: 31 October 2024