Leadership and Management Professional (Level 6) in Health and Social Care and NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole Award
A Leadership and Management Professional 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.
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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.”
”Improved higher level thinking and the ability to introduce organisational changes.”
Duration
24 months (accelerated programme)
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, BA (Hons) Business Management Professional (Executive) degree plus optional embedded NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole award. At the end of the programme successful apprentices can also apply for Chartered Manager Status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) or additionally, they are eligible to seek accreditation from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Programme Cost
£16,650.
Tuition fee financial support options and instructions on how to apply for these are detailed in our Apprenticeships Process Employer Guide.
There are no additional costs for the optional NHS Mary Seacole award.
Additional Funding
- 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 2026, employer may be eligible for £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 - 18 years old (or 15 years of age if the apprentice’s 16th birthday is between the last Friday of June and 31 August); or aged between 19 and 24 years old and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and / or has been, or are, in the care of their local authority. Full details and criteria are found within the relevant DfE Funding Rules.
- Some Councils are providing incentive payments to local small employers who recruit and employ young apprentices. To find out more, including eligibility and how to apply for an incentive, please visit Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub (details within the GRANT presentation)
- Lancashire County Council incentive is £3,000 for 100 Lancashire employers
- Chorley Council incentive is £1,500 for Chorley employers
- Fylde Borough Council incentive is £5,000 for Fylde employers recruiting a new apprentice who is a Fylde resident.
Start Date
Usually September and May
Teaching Delivery
Face-to-face (Manchester). There will be some online teaching and resources. Teaching is delivered by tutors from Man Met's Business School and Faculty of Health and Education.
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; 12 face-to-face sessions in total for 2 days induction and face-to-face teaching sessions throughout the 2 years. There will be some online sessions, and online module tasks, resources and assignments. The NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole learning is fully embedded in to the programme teaching.
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
Assessments
Monitored by quarterly tripartite reviews. 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
• Minimum 2 years managerial experience (does not have to be within current role or health related)
• Three entry routes depending on candidate’s highest qualifications and management experience:
Route 1 – Level 5 or 6 qualification with minimum of two years managerial experience.
Route 2 – Level 4 qualification with minimum of two years managerial experience. 1000-word entry assessment & personal statement completed and assessed by Academic Lead
Route 3 – Level 3 qualification with minimum of five years managerial experience. 1000-word entry assessment & personal statement completed and assessed by Academic Lead
• Preferably evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C/4 (or above) / Functional Skills Level 2 / Equivalent. If the candidate does not hold these, the employer will determine if candidate is to complete Functional Skills Level 2 alongside the apprenticeship. An initial diagnostic assessment will be completed by the Education Provider at application stage.
• The NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole learning is fully embedded as a dedicated programme module. If you have already completed Mary Seacole you can still apply and further information will be provided.
Full requirements and details are found on the course webpage/information.
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.
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care employees have access to:
- All resources provided by the L&SC PC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
- Plus, L&SC PC Training Hub 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 education provider).
Pathway
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, an example of further apprenticeship options include; Senior Leader. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has an interactive
occupational maps tool which shows the variety of progression pathways using apprenticeships.
Career progression does not have to be linear. Entry criteria may differ per provider and even more varied routes may be available depending on the individuals prior learning and experience.
Information Last Updated
08/07/2025
Further Programme and Provider Information
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Delma Lawrence, Apprenticeship Development Manager on 07876-818-875 [email protected]
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for an apprenticeship (either for yourself, a member of staff or a vacancy position), please complete the Primary Care Expression of Interest Form. This is for Primary Care Employers within Lancashire and South Cumbria only. By completing the expression of interest form, the Training Hub Apprenticeships team will be able to complete basic pre-checks, provide you with personalised guidance, and start the programme application process for you. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia, Apprenticeships Manager, on 07735161775. You can find out more about the stages of applying for an apprenticeship within our Apprenticeships Process - Employer Guide. Social Care Employers within Lancashire and South Cumbria, please contact Dawn on [email protected]
