NHS and other health service careers get a major boost
A new hub is being officially opened today in Plymouth
Last updated 5th Oct 2023
A new NHS Careers Hub has opened in Plymouth to 'enhance students access to job opportunities within the NHS'.
It's based at City College's Kings Road campus and also aims to 'create a seamless integration of workforce development across multiple sectors within the city'.
A spokesperson said: "The NHS is facing an unprecedented demand for healthcare professionals to address both current and future needs, with a particular emphasis on preparing for the years ahead.
"To align with the NHS' goal of creating a 21st Century workforce by 2024/25, the NHS Careers Hub will widen participation across the city by raising the profile of the 350 different career paths within the NHS. It will provide careers information, advice and guidance to students aged 16-18 in both the College and schools in Plymouth.
"The advice and guidance will not only signpost young people to one of the many vocational and academic courses on offer at City College Plymouth, but also towards Apprenticeships. In conjunction with UHP, the College has recently welcomed the second cohort of students onto the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship within the hospital to promote a more experience-based pathway into the healthcare sector.
"Given the city and the region’s growing and ageing population and the over reliance on the health service in recent years, the College and its partners have a clear opportunity to lead the way in supporting the health and active wellbeing of Plymouth. The launch of the NHS Careers Hub perfectly aligns with the College’s mission to play an active role in preparing the workforce of the future and fostering collaborative initiatives throughout the region."
Jackie Grubb, Chief Executive of City College Plymouth, said of the launch: “As the anchor institution for skills in the city, we are committed to widening participation and raising the profile of the variety of careers within the health sector. The current employment landscape in this sector highlights the need for a continuous supply of talent for various roles. Our collaboration with UHP and Livewell South West opens up opportunities for students throughout the College to explore these career pathways while also extending these resources to our local schools.
“One of our key strategic initiatives at the College is to promote health and well-being within our community, and the establishment of our NHS Careers Hub is a vital step in expanding participation citywide to ensure our community receives effective care."
"A completely free resource available to young people in our community, the Hub offers them the opportunity to explore various NHS career options, initiate the development of their career paths, and seek answers to inquiries related to NHS employment."