For those currently in school and over 16 years old, looking for a career within the NHS.
A two-day observational programme in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
About us
Our trust consists of 350+ jobs within seventeen career pathways. Within each career pathway there are so many opportunities for continual development and for a long and rewarding career with us here at our Trust. The Trust is divided into four key areas being Acute, Ambulance, Community and Mental Health. Our Trust have a lovely acronym which we hold very highly called ‘CARE’, this represents our core values being Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Everyone Counts.
The Learning, Development and Careers Team is part of the Learning, Education and Development Department (LEaD). We support growing our future workforce by promoting careers in both clinical and non-clinical roles across the Islands community. We are committed to growing our current workforce to enable them to be safe and up to date within their roles and work towards career aspirations, through continual development.
We are proud to provide opportunities that support learning and engagement, enabling high-quality and compassionate care for all. To support career development, we work closely with several partnering organisations such as HTP Apprenticeship College, the Isle of Wight College, 350+ NHS Careers, the Open University, and the Isle of Wight Council, Primary Care and Mountbatten Isle of Wight, to educate and inspire our colleagues in the Trust, spread awareness of existing career pathways, and to support with career development opportunities.
Attached below is a graphic showcasing the main overarching umbrellas for the Career Categories available to you within the NHS, a brief description on each area, to hopefully give you a better understanding of what may interest you, either for entry, career progression purposes or potentially a change in course.
350+ NHS Careers
In our Careers Team, we work closely with 350+ NHS Careers, an 'education outreach programme across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight aimed at students aged 3 – 24 years. The programme gives young people the opportunity to gain insight to the wealth of opportunities that a career in our NHS can offer.'
If you are interested in what 350+ NHS Careers offer or wish to learn more about the different roles available within the NHS Trust, please visit their website. Please find link below:
Careers quiz
If you are struggling to decide what career within our Trust may be best suited to you, please take this opportunity to take a short Career’s quiz to gain a better understanding.
Routes into our Trust
College programme for 16-19 year olds, including industry placement for those looking to start their career within the NHS.
Can be in clinical and non-clinical areas.
For anyone 16 years old and over who wants the chance to gain experience and develop new skills.Opportunity to help others and enjoy a rewarding and fun experience.
A two-year education programme for those aged 16-18, leaving school, or currently not working.
Starts with a six-month traineeship and progresses into an 18-month apprenticeship.
For anyone 16 and over, for new and existing staff Supported by the apprenticeship levy, offering training across both clinical and non-clinical qualifications.
Information to follow shortly.
Careers events
Upcoming careers events
Keep checking this page, for updates on upcoming careers events that the Isle of Wight NHS Trust will be attending.
Apprenticeship information
Our recruitment website
For recruitment information and current vacancies on the Isle of Wight, please visit:
Application and interview guidance
Career coaching
We are committed to supporting the career development of our staff. As part of our People Promise, we offer career coaching internally to colleagues at all levels here at the IOW NHS Trust. Career coaching is designed to provide the approach and mindset to make informed, professional decisions, allowing individuals to take ownership of their career pathway. It can also be used to support with employability skills such as application and interview technique.
Levels and development
Functional skills levels
Functional skills advancement
Good levels of English & Maths skills are important in all aspects of daily life; they are key to gaining a new job or promotion, improving skills, gaining a qualification, or progressing to higher levels of learning.
- For Functional Skills, they offer September and January intakes.
- For GCSE, classes begin in September and January.
All of the Council’s delivery approach is ‘Individual Learning Plan’ (ILP) led. This means that learners do not have to keep up with a group; they can learn at their own pace.
- Delivers Entry Levels plus Levels 1 & 2 qualifications and offers Functional Skills.
- Exams are held four times a year, so if the individual feels ready, they can take the exam rather than waiting until the end of the academic year.
- All learners are screened for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Irlen syndrome, with adjustments implemented.
Contact details
Isle of Wight College
For Maths skills advancement, please contact:
katie.bellamy@iwcollege.ac.uk
For English skills advancement, please contact:
gary.clough@iwcollege.ac.uk
Contact details
Isle of Wight Council
For Maths skills advancement, please contact:
multiply@iow.gov.uk
For English skills advancement, please contact:
acl@iow.gov.uk
Contact details
If you are interested in any of the following routes into our Trust or wish to discover further information on them individually, please contact:
For T-levels
For Volunteering
For Apprenticeships
For Careers Information and Work Experience
For Recruitment
