Apprenticeships offer many fantastic benefits to everyone involved.
Becoming an apprentice allows you to earn a wage while studying towards a qualification and gaining valuable skills, confidence and experience. This can really help you to get a permanent job.
Our services and patients can also hugely benefit from apprentices, who can offer an extra pair of hands, fresh and innovative ideas, new skills and more.
Become an apprentice
Student nursing associate apprenticeship (SNA)
Applications have now closed for 2025 cohorts. We usually have two cohorts per year, March and September.
The nursing associate role bridges the gap between a support worker and a registered nurse, providing a workforce for future healthcare.
The programme is structured around a number of clinical placements which will include:
- Adult, child, mental health, and learning disability
- At home, close to home, and within the hospital
Apprenticeship and application readiness support
If you are thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, we’ve created free support materials to help you feel confident and prepared. This includes short videos, frequently asked questions, more about the roles, and guidance on completing your application and preparing for the interview.
To access these resources and find out more about becoming an apprentice, please complete our short form.
Take on an apprentice
We would like to speak to any Pennine Care service managers interested in taking on an apprentice, or interested in finding out how an apprenticeship programme can benefit your service. Please contact us on the details above.