Apprenticeship facilitator Review

Item: Apprenticeship facilitator at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Colchester

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

The Apprenticeship Facilitator supports and coordinates the delivery of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust. The role involves working closely with Apprenticeship Leads, apprentices, managers and training providers to ensure programmes run smoothly and align with workforce priorities. This includes monitoring apprentice progress, supporting gateways and End‑Point Assessments, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring effective communication between all stakeholders. The role also contributes to apprenticeship promotion, Trust‑wide events and departmental projects, while providing oversight to the Talent for Care Administrator. Overall, the facilitator ensures apprenticeships are well managed, compliant and supportive of staff development across the organisation.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I absolutely love my Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. It has been an inspiring and empowering experience that has strengthened my confidence, expanded my leadership skills, and given me opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. I genuinely look forward to every part of the journey and feel grateful for the development it continues to offer.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Yes, I’ve developed a wide range of new skills and strengthened many existing ones through my Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. The programme has significantly boosted my confidence, enhanced my leadership and management abilities, and improved my strategic thinking. It has also helped me refine skills such as communication, problem‑solving, planning and decision‑making. Overall, the apprenticeship has been an incredibly valuable experience that has supported both my personal and professional development.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Programme is very well structured

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I feel fully supported throughout my apprenticeship journey. This support extends beyond my line manager and reaches across various departments, all of which have contributed to my development by offering valuable shadowing opportunities.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

My training provider is incredibly supportive and approachable. I feel confident in sharing my feedback and know that it will be addressed if needed.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

The programme has strengthened my understanding of key management principles and given me practical tools that I can apply directly to my day‑to‑day responsibilities. It has improved my confidence, enhanced my decision‑making, and helped me approach challenges with a more strategic mindset.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Yes, I participate in professional networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Yes, I would definitely recommend East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to a friend. The organisation is genuinely committed to employee development, offering a wide range of learning and progression opportunities. There is a fantastic support network across departments, and the culture encourages collaboration, growth and continuous improvement. Overall, it is a great place to build your skills, advance your career and feel valued as part of a supportive team.