Chartered Manager (Level 6) and NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole Award
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Description
A Chartered Manager is someone who can take responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success, with the professional recognition of their ability to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate their commitment to continual learning and development. Specific job roles may include: Manager; Senior Manager; Head of Department; Operations Manager; or anyone with significant management responsibilities. Professional managers are capable of managing complexity and delivering impact at a strategic and/or operational level with management and leadership responsibility for setting and delivering organisational objectives through a wide range of functions.
Employer Feedback
Feedback from Managers on the benefits the Chartered Manager apprenticeship has brought to the organisation:
”It has enabled our apprentice to look at change management and use this to revamp policies and also implement a new system within the practice.”
”Confidence, practical tools, reflection.”
”Increased confidence and ability in: Completing and writing contract submissions and returns, Managing a GP business and coordinating staff to support aspect required for that business to be effective, Being effective Team Leader, Being more confident in Human Resources and employment, Understanding costing implications and how to write a business case.”
Duration
39 months for the full programme or 27 months for the fast-track (year 2 entry) route.
Most Suitable For
New recruits and current staff with clinical or non-clinical managerial responsibilities who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in management.
Award
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship award, BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management, Chartered Management Institute (CMI) award in Management and Leadership, and optional NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole award. At the end of the programme successful apprentices will hold Chartered Manager Status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Programme Cost
£22,000 for the full programme. £14,700 for the fast-track (year 2 entry) route.
There are no additional costs for the CMI and optional NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole awards.
Apprenticeships are paid using employer levy. Levy Paying Employers and Non-Levy Paying Employers, please read our Tuition and Apprenticeship Service Account Guide for more information and instructions.
Additional Funding
For all Employers:
For all Employers:
- If apprentice is under the age of 25, Employer may not have to pay Class 1 Employer National Insurance. Full details and criteria are found here.
- For apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025, employer may be eligible for £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 - 18 years old, OR aged 19 - 24 years old and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and / or has been in the care of their local authority. Full details and criteria are found within the ESFA Funding Rules.
Start Date
October/November and April/May
Teaching Delivery
Online
Key Learning Requirements
Apprenticeships require learners to achieve specific new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), which are detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. These are achieved by;
1) Programme Teaching; 4×0.5 days every three months of online teaching sessions, plus coaching sessions every 4 weeks, online lessons (flexible on-demand sessions) and online resources. The CMI and NHS Leadership Academy learning is fully embedded in to the apprenticeship delivery.
2) Independent study; such as assignment/project research and write up
3) Learning in the workplace; shadowing colleagues, completing programme assigned work based projects, day-to-day development within your current role duties/work activities, reflections with mentor, relevant training sessions.
Modules
This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
Placements
This programme does not require external placements to be completed, although varied experiences are beneficial.
Assessments
Assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations, evaluations and End Point Assessment.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
• Employed minimum 30 hours a week in a suitable role for the duration of the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship duration may be extended to support staff who work less than this (will be looked at on individual basis).
• Preferably, evidence of study at GCE A-Level (minimum 2 subjects) or equivalent plus 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher; OR a completed recognised Access Programme or equivalent. Candidates that cannot evidence this will still be considered.
• Preferably, evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C/4 or above/Functional Skills Level 2/Equivalent. If the candidate does not have evidence of Maths and English at the relevant level, there are two options; 1. via NHSE funded online revision and exams. Contact Training Hub Apprenticeship Team for more details.
2. Or, Training Provider will support the learner through the relevant learning and exams, alongside their apprenticeship. An initial diagnostic assessment will be completed by the Training Provider at application stage to determine suitability for this option.
Full requirements and details are found on the course webpage.
Key Employer Entry Requirements
• Ensure Learner has the support and opportunities to achieve the requirements of the apprenticeship
• An experienced manager to mentor the apprentice.
Listed as an Approved Provider under an NHS Procurement
Yes
Application Timescale
It takes on average 2 – 3 months to complete all application stages for this programme.
If recruiting to this position, additional time will be required for recruitment and advertising stages.
Training provider deadlines include:
– Intake application deadlines are usually 2 months prior to the intake date
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care Employees:
• Have access to all resources provided by the L&SCPC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
• Non-clinical Training and Resources: this
webpage lists training and resources for non-clinical roles, which may compliment the apprenticeship (always check suitability with your apprenticeship training provider)
Social Care Employees:
• Have access to all resources provided by the L&SCSC Training Hub such as training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
Pathway
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, examples of further apprenticeship options include; Senior Leader.
HASO Apprenticeship pathway tool is available
hereCareer progression does not have to be linear. Entry criteria may differ per provider and varied routes may be available depending on the individuals prior learning and experience.
Programme Resources
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Liam Kelleher, Arden University’s Corporate Business Development Manager on
[email protected] or +44 (0)7526 196549.
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss or apply for an apprenticeship either for yourself, a member of staff or a vacancy for a new recruit, please complete the appropriate Training Hub Expression of Interest Form from the following options. This allows the apprenticeship team to complete basic pre-checks and to ensure the advice and guidance provided to you is tailored to your service. When relevant, application instructions (including tuition fee and funding instructions) will be sent.
Primary Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia on 07735161775
Social Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Dawn on 07796 060023
