How we’re transforming NHS careers and exceeding public sector targets
Through building strategic training partnerships, more people can learn, earn and achieve nationally-recognised qualifications used to carve out successful careers in the Health Sector. And by introducing NHS apprenticeships to a wider spectrum of people, we're helping a diverse workforce go even further.
Lifetime has successfully delivered over 1,500 entry-level apprenticeship programmes and recruited nearly 1,000 candidates into NHS apprenticeship roles. Together, we’re exceeding Public Sector targets and empowering an evolving workforce, equipping it with the skills and knowledge that are essential for the future of careers in the NHS.
Since 2011, we’ve got to know both clinical and non-clinical NHS Trusts inside-out, working collaboratively to uncover each organisation’s distinct challenges. We’ve developed and delivered administration and customer service training to bridge skills gaps across multiple roles, as well as deliver essential clinical apprenticeships.
Our NHS healthcare partners
Why choose Lifetime for NHS apprenticeships?
Whether it's clinical, administration or leadership roles, we’ve provided training support across a diverse list of Trusts across the NHS, each with its own goals and skills requirements.
Tailored training
Robust recruitment
Expert teaching
Anytime, anywhere learning
What Lifetime can offer our NHS partners
Dedicated Partnership Managers
Expert advice
Apprenticeship recruitment
Supported apprenticeships
HEI Bridging programme
Impact Evaluation
Marketing support
Custom programmes
Recruiting externally and improving access to training reaches and empowers more people in underrepresented communities, disadvantaged locations and low socio-economic groups. By driving social mobility and building a more inclusive workforce, you'll gain far more than just increased apprentice numbers.
We’re fully committed to social mobility across all our practices and processes and have adapted campaigns to actively promote apprenticeships to people with limited access to training. Around 25% of Lifetime apprentices come from locations deemed disadvantaged, showing the invaluable role apprenticeships can play as an education tool.
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised with a prestigious Patron Membership from the BAME Apprenticeship Alliance, which shows our commitment to increasing apprenticeship diversity, inclusivity and access for everyone, both locally and national areas.
This partnership helps us improve the way we work, advise our partners on actions they can take, and supports us build a network of employers all looking to improve their approach to diversity and inclusion through apprenticeships.
To showcase your apprenticeship opportunities, the right marketing and communications are invaluable. It’ll help raise the profile (both internally and externally) while educating and encouraging potential candidates.
We use our expertise in effective apprenticeship engagement and communications, to work with your teams and within your channels. Together, we make sure the right message is reaching the right people, as a fundamental part of all your talent development conversations and workforce planning.
Lifetime learning programmes for NHS Trusts
Our tailored learning programmes and courses drive ambition, foster growth, and empower teams across all types of job roles and specialisms. With over 25 years of expertise, we offer dynamic training initiatives to help unlock your potential for success.
Leadership & Management
Health & Social Care
Data Literacy & Analysis
Customer Support & Administration
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship
Customer Service Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship
Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship
We're working with more than 50 Trusts to develop skills that meet the future needs of the NHS. Find out how we can build your skills pipeline.
Speak to our teamWe have established a good working partnership with Lifetime that supports our organisational needs and provides a great development experience for our people. From recruitment planning and implementation to further planning and future aspirations, Lifetime has someone that can help us.
