NHS Jobs Pathway

Community Works for Health- A Training and Employment Programme

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the NHS?

Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service, in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust, is offering you the chance to join a tailored pathway into employment with one of the largest healthcare providers in the country.

Upon completing the course, you’ll be added to the Barts Health talent pool and receive ringfenced job opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to complete a six-week work placement at one of the five Barts Health hospitals. These placements provide valuable experience and insight into NHS working life and may even lead to a job offer. You can also add this experience to your CV when applying for future roles.

Why work for Barts Health?

Barts Health NHS Trust is the largest in the country, employing over 17,000 staff across five hospitals:

  • Newham Hospital
  • Whipps Cross Hospital
  • Mile End Hospital
  • The Royal London Hospital
  • St Bartholomew’s Hospital

It is home to the largest children’s hospital in the UK and the London Air Ambulance.

The Trust is united by the WeCare values – being welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable. These values are embedded across the service and form a key part of the training.

Who is this pathway for?

This opportunity is open to Waltham Forest residents who:

  • Are aged 19 or over
  • Are unemployed or economically inactive
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Have good digital skills
  • Hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
  • Have recent work experience
  • Are committed to working in the NHS after completing the programme

What will you learn?

  • Learn about the different roles available within Barts Health
  • Understand Barts NHS values and how to apply them in your work
  • Analyse job descriptions and understand person specifications
  • Write strong supporting statements for job applications
  • Identify your key strengths and talk about them with confidence
  • Develop your job interview skills
  • Gain presentation skills
  • Learn essential workplace practices including infection control, safeguarding, GDPR, the Equality Act and NHS communication protocols

What we offer:

  • A one-week training programme delivered at either Queens Road Centre or the Junction Centre
  • Ongoing one-to-one support from a dedicated employment advisor to help you apply for roles within the NHS

Roles available (Band 2–3):

  • Administration / Clerical
  • Healthcare Assistants / Theatre Support Workers
  • Phlebotomists (previous experience or at least two weeks’ phlebotomy training required)
  • Medical Laboratory Assistants (Biomedical/Science degree required; must not currently be in education)
  • Pharmacy Assistants (Pharmacology or related degree required)

How to apply:

Applications are currently closed

Thank you for your interest in the NHS Jobs Pathway.
Unfortunately we are not accepting new applications at this time.

Please check back soon for updates or revisit this page in the coming weeks.

Don't meet the requirements for this programme?

If you don’t yet have the qualifications or experience needed, you can still take a positive step towards a career in the NHS by signing up for a volunteering opportunity with Barts Health. Volunteering is a great way to gain recent work experience, build confidence and develop the skills needed for future roles.

Find out more and apply here:
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/volunteers