Software Development Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)

The NHS has a multi-billion pound budget to deliver an efficient, modern, safe and effective healthcare service to patients. As they go through a period of transformation that sees efficiency savings impacting on their limited resources, they are looking to develop new talent to help deliver this challenge.

The NHS is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the UK, with nearly 2 million people working across more than 350 careers. Digital roles are among the fastest-growing areas in healthcare, and this is your chance to be part of that transformation.

This Is a Fixed-term Apprenticeship, But It Gives You

• Valuable NHS experience
• A recognised qualification
• Support and guidance to apply for permanent roles
  
  

Many apprentices go on to further digital roles within the NHS or wider industry.

Working in Digital Roles in the NHS

You dont need to work in a clinical role to help the NHS save lives. Across the North West, healthcare organisations recruit apprentices each year through the Skills Development Networks Foundation Digital Apprenticeship, helping to build the digital workforce that modern healthcare depends on.

As a Software Development Technician Apprentice, youll play an important part in supporting the use of data and technology that helps staff deliver safe, effective patient care. Youll gain hands-on experience in a real NHS environment, build valuable digital and workplace skills, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification - all while making a genuine difference.

Youll be employed on a full-time, fixed-term contract and attend weekly training as part of your apprenticeship. Alongside this, you may have the opportunity to achieve additional industry-recognised qualifications. Were looking for motivated individuals who are organised, willing to learn, and have a genuine interest in IT and technology.

As a Skills Development Network apprentice in the NHS, youll be starting your career with the UKs largest employer. In addition to excellent learning and progression opportunities, youll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and flexible working options.

What Youll Learn and Do

Youll Be Trained To Support Staff Across The NHS By Helping Them Use Digital Systems And Technology Confidently. With Support, You Will Learn How To

• Assist the building software for web, mobile or desktop applications.
• Interpreting design requirements.
• Implementing code.
• Working within a development lifecycle.
• Testing software to meet functional requirements.
• Incorporating security into code.
• Support the development of user interfaces.
• Prioritising and working in accordance with defined standards of service and other organisational coding policies.
  
  

Youll never be expected to know everything straight away - learning is part of the job.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This Role Is Ideal If You

• Are leaving school or college
• Enjoy IT, computers, or technology
• Like helping people and solving problems
• Want a practical alternative to university
• Are reliable, keen to learn, and open to new challenges
  
  

No Previous Work Experience Is Required.

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Software Development Technician standard.

The Training Covers The Following Core Occupational Duties

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0128-v1-1

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).

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