Leading the way starts here

We have the tools, training and techniques essential to shaping our leaders of the future. If you're a graduate committed to our vision, with passion, resilience and determination, here's where you can really make a difference.

Minimum eligibility requirements

We ask for at least a 2:2 degree in any subject. Some degree equivalents are also acceptable. We need candidates who have achieved academically but we also want a diverse range of people and for that reason we believe that our rigorous recruitment process selects the leadership capability for the NHS, not your degree classification.

A postgraduate qualification (MBA, Masters, PhD)

Degree level equivalent qualifications that are health or management related to include:

NVQ level 5 in management
Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Visiting (Dip HE Nursing) etc
Diploma from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapy (DipCOT)
Diploma from the College of Radiographers (DCR)
Diploma in Social Work (DSW) or the Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW)

We do not accept the following qualifications:

Certificate in management studies
DipHE (Diploma of Higher Education) in any subject other than that listed above
ONC/OND (Ordinary National Certificate/Diploma)
HNC/HND (Higher National Certificate/Diploma)
CGLI/C&G (City & Guilds)
ODA/ODP Certificate or Diploma (Operating Department Assistant/Operating Department Practice)

There are also a few key requirements for finance, HR and Informatics:

Finance: We cannot accept applications from individuals who are already qualified or have completed the Intermediate / management stage of their professional accountancy qualification (CIMA / CIPFA).

HR: We cannot accept applications from individuals already qualified as graduate members of CIPD.

Informatics: We cannot accept applications from individuals who are already qualified or have a post graduate qualification in health informatics.

Previous management experience

Our Graduate Management Training Scheme has a significant academic study element, so all graduate trainees will need a strong aptitude for assimilating, analysing and explaining often complex concepts, data and statistics.

Applicants with a degree and substantial senior management or complex project management experience may find that the Gateway to Leadership entry point to the NHS is more suitable.

Diversity

The NHS is proud of its highly diverse workforce. Healthcare is provided to a diverse community and it is crucial to this delivery that the NHS can match the community with a diverse workforce. For this reason the schemes, and indeed all NHS jobs, are open to people from all backgrounds.

Work Permits

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test . The UK Border Agency requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.