NHS Finance Insights placement scheme – London

About the Scheme:

The NHS Finance Insights placement scheme offers paid work experience in NHS organisations throughout England to individuals aged 18 and above, who do not plan to attend university and come from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

The scheme aims to attract diverse talent from local communities served by the NHS into the finance sector. It provides a 12-month experience in an entry-level (band 2) finance role, allowing candidates to develop new skills and gain on-the-job work experience. Upon completion of the placement, each candidate should feel well-prepared to apply for NHS opportunities, including apprenticeships or other entry-level roles, and be confident in transitioning to professional working environments.

Entry requirements:

The initiative aims to support young people aged 18+ from low-income families, and applicants interested must meet the following criteria:

• Attending state school or college, minimum Grade C / 4 in GCSE Maths is desirable but not essential, and
• Not planning on attending university, and
• The occupation of your main household earner is categorised as a lower socio-economic background*, or
• Have been eligible for free school meals** at any point in the previous six years

*Parental occupation classification is a national standard, and the Social Mobility Work’s toolkit (found here) provides details on the categorisations.

**Free School Meals are a statutory benefit available to school-aged children from families who receive other qualifying benefits and who have been through the relevant registration process. It does not include those who receive meals at school through other means e.g., boarding school.

Are you interested in applying?

Applications for the 2025-26 cohort are now open.

Complete application form here, please note shortlisting/ interviews will not take place until Spring 2025.

The Scheme in the London:

This scheme operates across all 7 NHS regions in England, including the London.

Ten trainees have started their placement in September 2024 across the five integrated care systems across London.

Host organisations for the 2025-26 cohort will be confirmed by 29 November 2024.

If you wish to learn more about the scheme in the London, please contact charlie.dolan@nhs.net.