Wider Workforce at DCHS
Our wider workforce team's focus is to help grow the DCHS work force.
The team has a varied portfolio, which includes attending school career events to promote the different roles within our Trust and supporting our internal workforce to gain recognised qualifications through apprenticeships to enable individuals to develop and grow their Knowledge Skills and Behaviours (KSB’s) in their current roles. Apprenticeships may also be undertaken in preparation to move into other roles within the NHS for example, Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship (TNA) to qualify as a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA). Whichever stage you are at, our team will help you to Get Ready, Get In, Get On and Go Further in your NHS Career.
The team is responsible for:
- Apprenticeships
- Work experience for schools & college students (including NHS cadets)
- Pre-employment programmes (including Prince’s Trust)
- Career Events & NHS Ambassadors
- Functional skills
- Information, advice and guidance and career development conversations.
The Wider Workforce Team is part of the Joint Venture for DCHS, we also work across the Integrated Care Board Derbyshire.
Functional Skills
Functional Skills qualifications are key to building foundations for learners to progress into their specialist skillsets. They are an alternative to the GCSE route and offer learners a vocational pathway into English and Maths. Please complete the Expression Of Interest form for Function Skills.
For more information on our Functional Skills programme, please click here to see more.
It is a requirement to see the certificate, so there are 2 options open to you: 1- Contact the Qualification Body to request a copy of the required certificate (they may charge you for this). 2- Complete a Level 2 Functional Skills in the required subject. We can offer this to you, please see the information in the Functional Skills section above.
Information, advice and guidance and career development conversations
Our team is here to help you. If you are internal, there is a variety of different ways to get in touch, as mentioned in the other sections.
If you are external, you can email us with your query.
We hold monthly virtual information sessions, where you can drop in and have a chat. (See Calendar) If you prefer to have something more individual we can arrange an ms teams call with you. Please complete the link below to request.
Calendar of Information Sessions
See here for our regular sessions on:
- Career Development - Advice & Guidance Session for Staff (Specific sessions for Nursing Guidance for Clinical Staff)
- Apprenticeship’s First - Information sessions for Managers
- Career Development - How to Apply for a Job Vacancy (open to any Apprentice)
- Apprenticeship Application Preparation - Academic Interview & Skills Scan workshops
Note: The Calendars for National Apprenticeship Week & Learn at Work Weeks are shown on a separate document.
Career Development - Advice & Guidance Sessions
- The Wider Workforce Team hold career development ‘drop-in’ sessions every month to discuss everything and anything about your career aspirations and what apprenticeship programmes are on offer!
- This is your first stop to gather general information and help you create a clear action plan for your career journey.
- So come and find out how the NHS can support your career goals! Please join one of the drop-in sessions below.
Career Development - Advice & Guidance Session for Staff
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28/08/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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04/09/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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18/09/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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02/10/2024 |
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30/10/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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06/11/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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Career Development - Advice & Guidance Session for Staff Continued
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20/11/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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04/12/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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11/12/2024 |
10.00-11:00 |
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15/01/2025 |
10.00-11:00 |
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22/01/2025 |
10.00-11:00 |
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05/02/2025 |
10.00-11:00 |
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05/03/2025 |
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16/04/2025 |
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07/05/2025 |
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18/06/2025 |
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09/07/2025 |
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20/08/2025 |
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10/09/2025 |
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22/10/2025 |
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I'm interested in a career in the NHS
There are more than 350 different careers in the NHS. Many work with patients while others work behind the scenes. What they all have in common is that they make a difference to people's lives.
To find the NHS careers that best suit you, all you need to do is answer some simple questions on the link below. Good luck!
There are over 350 different NHS careers and everyone makes a difference every day.
It doesn't matter whether you’re still in education, thinking about switching your career or already working in health, you'll get the information you need. You'll also find real-life stories and films of those already working in health.
This is wonderful and we welcome your interest.
· Currently for Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust our Volunteering programme is paused.
· For Derbyshire Community Health Services: Volunteering is looked after by a different team. Please contact them via email at DCHST.Volunteers@nhs.net
Joined Up Careers Derbyshire have teamed up with NHS Cadets and St John Ambulance to deliver two paid work and volunteering programmes to local students, starting in September 2021.
The NHS Cadets programme has two pathways aimed at different age groups – foundation for 14 to 16-year-olds and advanced for 16 to 18-year-olds.
NHS Cadets aims to attract young people into careers in the healthcare system and develop their skills.
The programme will run for 36 weeks and is flexible with a requirement for students to spend time volunteering - this could be shadowing or helping out at an event.
There is no set minimum number of hours required. Students will receive first aid training provided by St John Ambulance.
Find out more on the Joined Up Career website:
Application Links
Tell me more about the success stories
Every NHS Trust does valuable work and are great organisations to work in. But what makes DCHS stand out are the people. We have interviewed a few of our colleagues to show you the variety of people’s career paths and the love for what they do. We hope their stories inspire you.
If your query is urgent, you can call us on:
- Tracey Nock, Wider Workforce Manager: 07787 260016
- Angela Gilbert, Wider Workforce Coordinator: 07880 266055
- Jane Goodall, Practice Learning Facilitator (Wider Workforce): 07769 925560
- Lisa Lenton, Practice Learning Facilitator (Wider Workforce): 07880 411573