This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating the achievements of all our apprentices across the Trust.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) offers a range of apprenticeships, supporting existing and new employees to develop skills and gain academic qualifications.
Two CNTW staff have started an apprenticeship which is the first of its kind in the country – an apprenticeship in Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy. Read their full story here.
The course, which is provided by Teesside University, lasts for two years and candidates will finish with the equivalent of a Masters degree.
Simon Hackett, a consultant arts psychotherapist at CNTW, was involved in creating the apprenticeship, which was part of a trailblazer programme with the Institute for Apprenticeships and supported by NHS England.
“This is a real development opportunity, not just for the apprentices but also in the choice of therapies we can offer to people who access our services. Our service users will also benefit. They are getting trained, experienced staff who are working in a person-centred way.”
Teesside University have opened applications for the next Arts Therapist (MSc) apprenticeship starting in May. They are hosting a series of information webinars for applicants and employers.
The first webinar takes place on Thursday 8 February at 2-3.30pm. For more information, visit Eventbrite.