Medical Education Apprentice UHW

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based integrated health organization is seeking a Medical Education Apprentice in Cardiff. This 15-month fixed-term position involves supporting the Medical Education Department, developing digital skills, and contributing to a quality service in education. Candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs and good communication skills. The role offers a chance to gain valuable experience in the health sector, working as part of a dedicated team. Proficiency in Microsoft packages is preferred, and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support within Medical Education teaching facilities.
• Attend regular review meetings with the supervisor and assessor.
• Contribute towards delivery and promotion of a quality service in Medical Education.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Ability to Work as part of a team

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including Maths and English

Tools

Knowledge of Microsoft Packages

Job description

Medical Education Apprentice UHW

Closing date is 18 January 2026.

The postholder will work within the UHB’s Department of Medical Education (DME) as part of an integrated team to contribute towards delivery and promotion of a quality service in Medical Education in accordance with local, All Wales and National Standards. The postholder will play an important role in providing efficient and comprehensive administrative and technical support within Medical Education teaching facilities.

Fixed term for 15 months from start date due to apprenticeship contract.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within the UHB’s Department of Medical Education (DME) as part of an integrated team to contribute towards the delivery and promotion of a quality service in Medical Education in accordance with local, All Wales and National Standards.

The postholder will play an important role in providing efficient and comprehensive administrative and technical support within Medical Education teaching facilities.

To attend regular review meetings with the supervisor and assessor, leading to an Apprenticeship Qualification in Digital Skills for Business Level 2.

This qualification consists of:

• Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business (QCF)
• Essential Skills - Application of Number (AON) Level 1 *
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Digital Skills for Business

For further details on these aspects of the job role please see job description and person specification.

Please note if you are already degree qualified you will be ineligible to apply due to Welsh Government funding criteria on the level 2 qualification.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including Maths and English

Experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft Packages
• Work Experience

Skills & Abilities

• Good Communication Skills / Ability to Work as part of a team

Personal Attributes

• Self Motivated & Enthusiastic / Flexibility regarding shift pattern

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board