If you are an individual working within the Private, Independent, Voluntary Organisation sector and want to know more about the #TeamLeeds Nursing Associate Apprenticeship please read below.
When we refer to Private, Independent, Voluntary Organisations we are generally referring to all those organisations that are not large NHS providers. In Leeds this diverse sector currently represents over 50% of our workforce, Leeds Health and Wellbeing Workforce Indicators 2025 – Leeds Health and Care Academy
What is the Team Leeds Nursing Associate Apprenticeship?
Building on the evaluation and insights of the city’s current collaborative occupational therapy apprenticeship approach, the Team Leeds Nursing Associate Apprenticeship aims to align to the wider city ambition to integrate health and social care and strengthen the Team Leeds One Workforce approach.
By being part of the programme, you will be able to strengthen your cross-organisational and cross-professional learning and opportunities. To enable this learning, you will be part of a cohort of apprentices that are all from the private, independent, voluntary organisation sector.
#Team Leeds Nursing Associate poster
What is the criteria to apply?
To be part of the Team Leeds Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, you must work in a private, independent or voluntary organisation and be employed in the Leeds Health and Care Sector. Importantly, you must work in a role that enables you to take part in the training and work in an environment that has a Registered Nurse so they can support your supervision.
The next programme start is scheduled for February 2027 and will last 2 years. To access the full range of support available via the alternative entry scheme, please apply before 3rd August 2026.
The University of Leeds deadline for all applications is 13th October 2026.
To find out more about future Team Leeds Nursing Apprenticeship cohorts, please contact lhca@nhs.net
What to do now?
If you are wanting to know more about the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship role and programme, you can access the links below which highlight information from Skills for Care, the Nursing Governing body, the NMC, Leeds Career Compass information and information from the provider (University of Leeds) who will be running the programme.
Functional Skills
Did you know? If you work in, or are an employer in, adult social care or primary care, you or your employees can access support to achieve:
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths
Functional Skills Level 2 in English
If you want to apply directly to Leeds City College please see the following links, for English and Maths or access the QR code on the leaflets.
Alternatively, if you are employed within the health and care sector in Leeds and would like to talk to anyone about other career progression opportunities, please contact healthandcaretalent@nhs.net
More information about Nursing Associates