Clinical Apprenticeships Lead FTC - Maternity Cover

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Apprenticeship Clinical and Quality Officer (Band 7) to provide maternity cover within our Corporate Learning and Organisational Development Directorate.

Apprenticeships are a core part of our workforce strategy, supporting career progression, widening participation and long‑term workforce resilience. As an Apprenticeship Main Provider , the Trust has achieved strong year‑on‑year growth in apprentice numbers and levy utilisation. This role is central to maintaining and enhancing the quality, compliance and credibility of our apprenticeship provision.

Working closely with clinical teams, education providers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure apprenticeship programmes meet Ofsted, DfE and Apprenticeship Funding Rules requirements, while delivering an excellent learner and staff experience. You will play a key role in maximising the use of the Growth and Skills Levy , supporting career pathways across all staff groups, and strengthening apprenticeship quality and outcomes across the Trust.

• Act as a subject‑matter expert on Apprenticeship Standards, providing advice and guidance to apprentices, managers, educators and internal teams.
• Quality assure the delivery of the Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship and other apprenticeship pathways delivered across the Trust.
• Maximise utilisation of the Growth and Skills Levy, working with apprenticeship providers to design and deliver programmes that address workforce development needs at all levels.
• Plan and deliver Careers Clinics (online and face‑to‑face), supporting staff to explore apprenticeship opportunities and career progression pathways.
• Develop and support career pathways, including apprenticeship routes into advanced and specialist roles, working collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders.
• Lead apprenticeship recognition and celebration activities, including National Apprenticeship Week and annual awards events.
• Maintain strong working relationships with HEIs, independent training providers, End Point Assessment Organisations and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective governance and learner support.
• Line manage the Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, providing leadership, oversight and development support.
• Maintain accurate learner data and programme records using systems such as Aptem, supporting audit, reporting and quality improvement.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&​E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cess Quiambao Job title: Head of Apprenticeships Email address: c.quiambao@nhs.net Telephone number: 07442852214