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Apprenticeship FAQ’s Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships. If you are still unsure or have other questions that you would like answered, please get in contact with us. Apprenticeship FAQ’s How long does an apprenticeship last? The length of a programme is dependent on which qualification is chosen. An apprenticeship typically lasts between one to six years. A level 2 (intermediate) qualification is typically 12 - 18 months, a level 3 (advanced) qualification 18 - 24 months, levels 4 - 7 (higher / degree) qualifications can be anywhere between 2 - 6 years. What roles can be done as an apprenticeship? There are 500+ apprenticeship standards, with a potential of 1600 being available by the end of 2020. This makes most roles fit for an apprenticeship qualification. The roles in Primary Care which HMR Primary Care Academy for Primary care are looking to upskill are as follows- Healthcare Assistant, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Receptionist, Administration, Nursing Associate, Leadership and Management. How much time will be spent per month with the assessor? The time spent with an assessor can vary widely for each qualification. Your tutor will typically arrange a visit with you around every 4 – 6 weeks. You could spend time with your assessor: One to One tutoring face to face in person at your workplace One to One tutoring face to face at the training providers premises Live Webinars Pre-recorded Webinars Off-Site Training Days Class-based / Workshops Do I need to work full time to qualify for the apprenticeship scheme? What is the minimum number of hours one can work? You do not have to work full time to qualify for an apprenticeship, the minimum hours an apprentices can work is 16 hours per week. A full-time apprenticeship is 30+ hours per week, any hours below 30 hours the length of the apprenticeship must be extended. Are there any exams or is it all portfolio evidence that’s needed? This depends on which qualification you are enrolled to, all Apprenticeship Standards as of 2017 now have an End Point Assessment (EPA) in the last 3 months of the qualification. EPA’s can only be taken a minimum of 12 months after the start of an apprentices training and must be successfully completed before an apprenticeship completion certificate can be issued. An EPA usually consist of 3 elements, these could be: Multiple Choice Test Exam Evidence Portfolio Of Work Work Place Observations Practical Skills Test Professional Discussion With End Point Assessment Organisation / Interview Workplace Projects Assignments What apprenticeships are popular within Primary Care? The apprenticeship courses that are popular within Primary Care are: - Business Administration - Customer Service - Leadership and Management - Health and Social Care (For Health Care Assistant Roles) - Nursing Associate - Finance If I can’t find my certificates to prove my level of education do I need to retake my maths and English? Sometimes an apprentice you may a need to retake functional skills if there is no evidence of you taking the exam. If an apprentice does not have a certificate and/or a notification of results from the awarding organisation, the provider can ask the apprentice to get a replacement certificate (there may be a cost). How do I go about getting copy certificates if needed? There are a number of options, but before you order any replacements, double checks which of the following formats are acceptable to whoever has asked you for proof of your exam results. You can apply for a ‘Certified Statement of Results’, which is an official document that lists the subjects you took, the year they were taken, and the grades you achieved. You can ask for a confirmation letter to be sent to the person/organisation that requested evidence. Providers and employers can request a verification letter from the awarding body. If I’ve done an apprenticeship previously can I do another if it’s at a higher level? Yes, apprenticeships are there for people to create a career path and develop themselves via a work-based qualification. An apprenticeship is for an apprentice to develop new skills, knowledge and behaviours; your pervious qualification will have to be checked by the training provider to see if there is any previous learning that can be mapped into the new apprenticeship qualification or there is no learning gap. As a practice what is the time commitment needed to put staff through the apprenticeship programme? The length of a programme is dependent on which qualification is chosen. An apprenticeship typically lasts between one to six years. The time commitment needed is also dependant on the qualification; all apprenticeships require 20% off the job training, this equates to one day per week. For other qualifications that require placements like Trainee Nurse Associates, your apprentice may also need to take this placement out of their normal place of work to for fill their experiences in other areas for the course. Will I get paid as an apprentice? A new apprentice will be paid National Minimum Wage for Age on a fixed-term contract until they complete the apprenticeship. An existing member of staff will have no change to their contract of employment if upskilling in your current role. How much would it cost the apprentice? There is no charge for the apprentice to cover the cost of their apprenticeship or any elements towards your apprenticeship such as exam cost and membership cost. If I went to university and then next year the apprenticeship qualification becomes available am I able to change over? Yes, you can transfer at the end of an academic year to an apprenticeship as long as the modules map over. Employers Apprenticeship FAQ's How much will taking on an apprentice cost me? Apprentices are good value for money and it is possible that government funding may be received in order for you to cover the costs of the apprentices training. In terms of an hourly fee, the current national minimum wage for an apprentice is £3.90 per hour. Although you may decide to pay a higher rate in order to attract more potential applicants. What will my business gain from hiring an apprentice? When hiring an apprentice you are making a commitment to develop the individual, who will learn the specific skills required to complete their role within your business. In return the apprentice will begin to contribute to your bottom line more and more the longer they are with you. In most cases, apprentices are reliable and make great assets to your team. They bring in a fresh set of eyes and maybe able to contribute to changes in which may help streamline processes etc. It is estimated that the average apprentice contributes £28 to their employer for every £1 spent on them. How difficult is the apprenticeship process? The process of taking on an apprentice needn't be a difficult one. The training providers are there to be able to support you through the process and help reduce the demand on your time to get things up and running. The academy has sourced some excellent providers but you may also have your own in mind. The choice of which provider you use is entirely up to you. What will happen at the end of the apprenticeship? You may wish to offer your apprentice a permanent post should you have one or the opportunity to be able to apply should a vacancy be available. Having spent at least a year learning all about your business, the skill set required to complete the role and having received on average £10,000 worth of training (Dependant on government funding available), you will have developed a capable individual so why let another company benefit from your investment? What happens if we are non-levy payers? If your wage bill is under £3 million with less than 50 employees you will not pay apprenticeship levy. This means that 100% of apprenticeship course fees will be paid by the government for apprentices aged 16-18 and they will also offer you an incentive work £1,000. If you have an apprentice over the age of 18, you are still able to access some of the government funding for part of the costs but you may also be required to make a payment as a "Co-investment". The government will pay 95% of the apprenticeship course fees and you will be required to pay the remaining 5%. Do you have apprenticeship vacancies available? If you have an apprenticeship vacancy available and would like us to advertise this for you please do not hesitate in contacting us on our general enquiries Email Us. We can promote your vacancy on our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts and our monthly newsletter.

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Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016, by GP practices from across the Rochdale Borough. ​ Our Vision: To work collaboratively with members, partners, and stakeholders to improve care and health outcomes for patients To sustain the future of local Primary Care Practices To be representative and supportive of all practices and lead the design and delivery of new ways of working - Ensuring local GP services are at the heart of the integrated system. Rochdale Health Alliance Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016, by GP practices from across the Rochdale Borough. Our Vision: To work collaboratively with members, partners, and stakeholders to improve care and health outcomes for patients To sustain the future of local Primary Care Practices To be representative and supportive of all practices and lead the design and delivery of new ways of working - Ensuring local GP services are at the heart of the integrated system. We have 31 member practices across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale and have a dedicated tea m on hand to support practice needs. Our dedicated team has expertise that can provide support and expertise in finance, HR, communications, project management and strategy, and our aim is to ensure we share our knowledge to help our members improve their resources. RHA currently supports 6 Primary Care Networks with back-office support such as finance, recruitment, contracts, employment of ARRS staff, training and development as well as providing services such as the mass COVID vaccination programme for patients throughout 2021-2022. Our Network Support Managers and Officers work collaboratively with each of our PCNs to understand their individual needs and create a bespoke level of support for them all. Heywood, Middlet on and Rochdale Primary Care Academy is an integral part of RHA and develops the primary care workforce, in order to facilitate the recruitment and retention of well-trained and motivated staff. RHA currently provides the following services which provide additional access to general practi ce appointments: In Hours Same Day GP Appointments Service. GP Practices are under extreme pressure and appointments can be difficult to get due to this. To try and support patients who after a triage at their own practice, can be booked into one of these appointments so that they are seen on the same day if clinically required . Enhanced Access RHA is commissioned by 5 Primary Care Networks to provide GP and other healthcare routine appointments outside of Practices core Hours. These appointments are generally provided between 18:30 pm and 20:00 pm and Saturdays between 9 am and 17:00 pm Sunday and Bank Holiday Service RHA is commissioned to provide a service on Sundays and bank Holidays to provide GP and other healthcare appointments on these days between 08:00 and 16:00 on Sundays and Bank holidays. Many changes, both national and local, have happened over the past 6 years and throughout all those changes RHA has adapted to ensure that the organisation is able to continue to grow and deliver on our commitments . Our latest blog entries No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. How Can We Help? GP Networks Our 6 Primary Care Networks Services Our Services Offered!! Find Your Practice in Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Click Here

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Wellbeing Award < Back Lisa Mitchell Wellbeing Award Winner If i can nominate Lisa everyday, I would. Since taking over the role of our Practice Manager almost 3 years ago, she has completely turned it around. She has ensured our working environment is a nicer place to be i.e., part revamp in many areas both clinical and non clinical, employed more staff to take the pressure of in many areas, invested in staff to upskill when they have shown and interest and worked with the partners to increase pay to ensure that all staff members are fully appreciated. On top of all this, she has always been considerate and fair with all staff members, arranged wellbeing events for the staff and ensures that staff are fully supported in their working environment. Even after having a tough year herself personally, Lisa always manages to come in with a smile for everyone and still keeps a lovely approachable manner. If Carlsberg did Practice Managers..... Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Rochdale Health Alliance Senior Management Team < Back Amanda Clegg Rochdale Health Alliance Senior Management Team Head of Operations Amanda has worked in the primary care arena, specifically across primary care commissioning and contracting, and within Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR), for over thirty years. During her time at the PCT / PCT / NHSE and the CCG, she has managed all contracts and budgets on behalf of the employing organisation for primary care contractors within HMR. Key areas of responsibility included development and delivery of plans for key NHS policy initiatives and changes affecting primary care, which often require tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills to ensure delivery; commissioning services from independent contractors; performance management; implementation of and delivery of development/action plans, implementation of new local initiatives Within RHA, Amanda is responsible for the delivery of primary care developments and contracts, corporate organisation and governance, and the contracting and financial elements of the organisation. Due to the nature of the relationships between independent contracts and the NHS, it is an area that is innovative, gets things done quickly and no two days are ever the same, some days frustrating but ultimately always rewarding.

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