NHS Supply Chain has been recognised as one of the top employers in the country for its dedication to training and developing its workforce.
The organisation has received gold accredited membership in The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme.
The accolade highlights NHS Supply Chain’s steadfast commitment to nurturing its employees through various 'earn & learn' initiatives, such as apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and professional qualifications. These initiatives are designed to provide hands-on learning experiences, enabling staff to gain practical skills and confidence essential for their professional growth.
A testament to its commitment to education, Gavin Roberts, the Director of Strategy and Business Architecture at NHS Supply Chain, recently completed a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management at Cranfield University’s School of Management, alongside three colleagues. This significant achievement was made possible through the Government-funded Apprenticeship Levy, underscoring the organisation’s dedication to investing in its people.
Image of members of the NHS Supply Chain team that have been studying. Credit: NHS Supply Chain
Looking to the future, NHS Supply Chain has launched its 2025 graduate programme, aiming to recruit 24 graduates this year. This initiative represents the organisation's ongoing commitment to fostering new talent and ensuring a robust pipeline of skilled professionals.
Chief Executive of NHS Supply Chain, Andrew New, said:
“NHS Supply Chain is proud to support our colleagues to develop and grow in their careers. Our organisation’s reason for being is to support the NHS by sourcing and supplying a huge range of products that are used in hospitals every day. We can’t do this without the commitment of our workforce.
“More than 100 colleagues are currently undertaking training alongside their jobs, excluding our graduate colleagues. This is testament to their dedication and our commitment to nurturing the growth and development of our workforce. We strongly believe investment in our people is the cornerstone of success. We look forward to expanding these opportunities even further as NHS Supply Chain continues to grow to meet the changing needs of the NHS.”
By joining The 5% Club, NHS Supply Chain aligns with over 1,100 forward-thinking employers dedicated to driving positive change in workplace training. The 5% Club is a powerful movement advocating for inclusive, diverse, and accessible training opportunities. Collectively, its members support 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals engaged in ‘earn and learn’ schemes.
The Employer Audit by the 5% Club rigorously assesses organisations' efforts, ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion. NHS Supply Chain’s gold accreditation reflects its unwavering dedication to these principles and its mission to create a more inclusive and capable workforce.
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