The NHS Finance Insights placement scheme offers paid work experience in NHS organisations throughout England to individuals aged 18 and above, who do not plan to attend university and come from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
The scheme aims to attract diverse talent from local communities served by the NHS into the finance sector. It provides a 12-month experience in an entry-level (band 2) finance role, allowing candidates to develop new skills and gain on-the-job work experience. Upon completion of the placement, each candidate should feel well-prepared to apply for NHS opportunities, including apprenticeships or other entry-level roles, and be confident in transitioning to professional working environments.
The initiative aims to support young people aged 18+ from low-income families, and applicants interested must meet the following criteria:
*Parental occupation classification is a national standard, and the Social Mobility Work’s toolkit (found here) provides details on the categorisations.
**Free School Meals are a statutory benefit available to school-aged children from families who receive other qualifying benefits and who have been through the relevant registration process. It does not include those who receive meals at school through other means e.g., boarding school.
The scheme originated from a pilot initiated in London in 2023 and has since expanded to all 7 NHS regions in England. In 2024, each region will be hosting placement students from across their local communities and are set to commence in September 2024. If you are currently working in NHS finance and wish to learn more about your region’s scheme, please contact finance.academy@nhs.net.
Apply using this online application form before the deadline – 5pm Friday 24th May 2024.