A contribution of written evidence by The Open University cites the work of Isle of Wight NHS Trust in relation to supporting training and skills development.
The contribution was a response to a question posed by the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee Inquiry on Covid-19, “How should the Government support training and skills development?”
Three-year apprenticeship programme
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust efforts to help increase the number of registered nurses was highlighted:
“For example, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is collaborating with the OU to deliver a three-year apprenticeship programme to increase the number of registered nurses and nursing associates.
“With 120 nursing vacancies on the Island, the programme will widen access and boost the skills shortage by providing crucial training and employment.
“This model allows nurses to avoid having to go across to the mainland to study, and allows them to carry on working and contributing to their local area.”
You can read the OU’s written evidence in full via the Parliament UK Website.
