This training academy has finished. If you like to receive any information, please email training.academies@colchester.ac.uk
A new career is waiting for you in the NHS!
Ipswich Community Diagnostics Training Academy 12 weeks programme – Careers in the NHS
A range of clinical and non-clinical vacancies need to be filled at Ipswich Hospital ESNEFT within various Departments mainly at Radiology.
Join our 12 weeks free course providing real observational work placements, training and a guaranteed job interview on course completion!
Who is the course for?
The project has been co-designed with ESNEFT to provide residents from East Suffolk with the opportunity to acquire skills to support local job opportunities created within the Ipswich Hospital.
You do not need to have any prior experience or knowledge to enter this work programme.
What will I learn?
Depending on personal circumstances, you might be referred to complete adult education courses at Suffolk New College for a short, accredited qualification before learning new skills via masterclass sessions delivered at the Ipswich Hospital or online, through eLearning sessions and through practical learning in both simulated and live environments on work placement rotation at Ipswich Hospital. The project develops new career routes to help bolster the NHS workforce.
What support will I receive?
Every participant needs to book a Career Advice appointment with a Colchester Institute Career Advisor, where they will receive a personalised career progression advice, application and general employment advice as well as CV writing support. You can book this by emailing training.academies@colchester.ac.uk
All participants will be supported by phone, face-to-face and online, including access group sessions ensuring participants are confident for final job interview. Interview practice will be delivered through interview panels, involving Colchester Institute, ESNEFT and peer reviews. Participants are also supported with travel, lunch, uniforms and childcare expenses. There is a dedicated project management team available to support each candidate.
How does the course work?
The course will be divided into two elements and will last up to 12 weeks.
Initial screening programme comprising of a carer advise interview, inductions and recommendation to attend sessions at Suffolk New College, if needed, employability courses and functional skills; ICENI masterclasses where participants can learn about the types of roles for which NHS will be recruiting. Masterclasses will provide an insight into roles within the diagnostic/placement areas..
The main work programme will include a 6-week rotational work placement.
Guaranteed interviews are offered to candidates who have actively engaged and successfully completed all elements of the programme.
Please note that a guaranteed interview does not guarantee the job; however, you will receive all support and assistance to get you ready: mock interviews or interview sessions will be available.
What makes this programme unique?
- Training course leads to the actual job position at the end after successful interview
- Easy entry to NHS services which will provide you with an opportunity to grow
- The course is completely free covering all related expenses: travel, lunch, uniform, DBS check, childcare and others
- Free peer mentor support through the programme
- Guaranteed job interview
- No skills or prior experience is needed
When can I apply?
This training academy has finished. If you like to receive any information, please email training.academies@colchester.ac.uk
