NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme

The NHS belongs to the people It is there to improve our health and well- being, supporting us to keep mentally and physically well, to get better when we are ill and, when we cannot fully recover, to stay as well as we can to the end of our lives. It works at the limits of science – bringing the highest levels of human knowledge and skill to save lives and improve health. It touches our lives at times of basic human need, when care and compassion are what matter most.

We are looking for people To make a real contribution to patient services To make a real difference to peoples’ lives To lead major changes that will help the NHS meet its challenges.

Our Successes 5 th in The Times 'Top 100 Graduate Employers. Times Top 100 Graduate Employer of Choice for HR Winner of Diversity Award, CIPD Awards 4 th in The Guardian UK Finance Trainee came 1 st in the CIMA world rankings 2007 & 2009 AGR: Selection & Assessment Award Target Jobs Best Public Sector Graduate Recruiter

Return On Investment Our Scheme generates savings per trainee in the tens of thousands of pounds, and retains more trainees than other private and public sector schemes. Income generation – at least £120,000 per year & better patient experience A trainee generated savings of £74,000 by improving systems and productivity Approximately £224,000 over the 10-month placement.

Scheme Graduates Roles of recent alumni (2-5 years off Scheme) include: Senior Finance Manager, Associate Director of HR, Senior Commissioning Manager, Head of Department. 9 trainees from 2004 intake have reached Director Level 3 of last 4 NHS Chief Executives

Salary for 2009 Intake

Average NHS salary post scheme

Overview of 2012 Intake 22% BME 5% have a disability 18% % 1st

The Process Application Form 12,225 Online Tests 4245 ASSESSMENT CENTRE 300 Interview 1000

Why do we use assessment centres? Give you an insight into life on the scheme with realistic job activitiesTo focus on assessing relevant skills onlyWe can observe you in a fair and objective wayIt is proven to be predictive of future performanceWe look for skills important to the NHS (based on the Leadership Framework)2 way selection process

Overview of the day Shared office space with other candidates Access to laptop & printer Series of activities Individual Pair Group Written Network throughout the day. Finish around 4.30

Top Tips Be honest, is the scheme right for you? Think carefully about specialism & location Apply early Practice the online tests Put all the dates in diary in advance Learn from the challenge!

Top Interview Tips Research the scheme/talk to current trainees/staff What are we looking for? Prepare your examples What is your motivation – why the NHS? Do not worry about a “weak” question Learn from the challenge!

Assessment Centre Top Tips KEEP CALM!!! Do not worry about a “weak” activity/question Focus on the challenges Treat them as real Be on time for your activities Manage your time – all activities are evaluated Be yourself – leave acting to the role players

When Good Candidates Go Bad! BE POLITE!!! Respond quickly Read & follow ALL instructions carefully Plan ahead Be open to feedback Be honest Don’t be aggressive Be patient

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NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme Simulation Exercise

Purpose of the NHS Graduate Scheme Mandatory requirement of the Department of Health (DoH) that no patient will endure a wait of longer than 13 weeks from being referred by their GP to commencement of outpatient treatment, and no longer than 18 weeks for inpatient treatment (usually surgery). There will be financial penalties for failure to comply and Mortonstone University Hospital, with average waits of 18 and 27 weeks respectively for outpatients and inpatients, has a long way to go. Therefore, we must take decisive action.

Your Task - Participants You will be given the opportunity to purchase information about this issue and/or potential solutions over the course of the next 20 minutes Your task is to come to the best decision you can about how to manage this issue. Be prepared to explain your decision!

Your Task - Assessors 1.Choose 1 participant & observe her/him throughout the exercise. 2.Use the paperwork to record your observations 3.Afterwards evaluate how well “your candidate” worked 4.Would you give them a job?