ICT Technical Apprenticeship - ICT Service Team

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Nechells; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an ICT Technical Apprentice to join their team. The role will provide comprehensive training and support in a dynamic environment, preparing candidates for a permanent position in the future. The ideal applicant will demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, and good communication skills, and must achieve a Level 2 standard in Literacy and Numeracy.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, and good communication skills.
• Functioning at a Level 2 standard in Literacy and Numeracy is required.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Good communication skills

Education

Level 2 standard in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Vacancy

Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Trust

At BSMHFT we are seen as one of leading NHS organisations for innovative solutions designed, deployed and successfully adopted in operational areas. The Trust was selected as one of the handful GDEs in the country.

The skills to develop, support and maintain our systems and services are done in house with the help of a highly motivated group of technical specialists.

Apprentice Programme

Following the success of our ongoing apprentice programme we are recruiting again to the post of ICT Technical Apprentice.

Successful candidates will be expected to work in challenging and dynamic environments and will be supported throughout their career in the Trust by experienced staff who will offer coaching and supervision. You will also be provided with a comprehensive induction, and ongoing training.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust in partnership with the learning provider will support you to complete a Level 3 ICT Information Telecommunications Apprenticeship. After this you will be equipped with the necessary skills and experience to be eligible to apply for a permanent post (subject to availability). There may also be an opportunity to study towards a higher level apprenticeship or work flexibly through our temporary staffing bank.

Requirements

We are continually creating opportunities in locations across Birmingham & Solihull in a wide range of departments and clinical settings. You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and good communication skills to be selected. You will also be required to function at a Level 2 standard in Literacy and Numeracy, as a minimum requirement.

Please Note: candidates with an equivalent or same qualification will not be shortlisted!

About the Organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Application

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible; this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK).

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.