Flow chart showing process for applying for a place on a Nursing Apprenticeship at HHFT

Nursing Associate (FDNA) & Registered Nurse (RNDA) Apprenticeships - Request for expressions of interest for Spring 2026 programmes

The Trust is committed to supporting the development of staff and is pleased to offer a range of nursing apprenticeship programmes, in partnership with BPP University and University of Winchester for Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) employed at HHFT. For the Spring 2026 intake this will only be with BPP university, the next intake with University of Winchester will be Autumn 2026.

For the Spring 2026 recruitment, the expression of interest form and application form needs be completed and submitted by 10th October. If you have agreement from your matron and meet the entry requirements, please complete the expressions of interest form and application form. (Expressions of Interest Form) (Application Form). 

BPP held a virtual Q*A session to prospective candidates and their matrons on the 9th September 2025, 14:00 – 15:00. This is important as it will help you to make an informed decision. (Please see 'Virtual Q&A Session Recordings and Presentation Slides' tab below for the link). 

 

Spring 2026 Timeline

There has never been a better time to start a Nursing apprenticeship programme, but due to current financial pressures on organisations, especially in the NHS, there’s increasing competition for a place. Therefore, it is vitally important to ensure that before you submit your expression of interest, application or attend an interview, that you are prepared. 

We hope you find this guide helpful in your preparations for a place on a nursing apprenticeship programme at HHFT. It includes information on how to find out more about the role of the registered nurse, the qualifications you need to have in place in order to apply, what experience you need and advice.

Preparing for a Nursing Apprenticeship at HHFT

Useful Documents (Standard Operating Procedure - Nursing Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Behaviour Policy Statement & Nursing Apprenticeship Expectations)

 

BPP University

BPP held a virtual Q*A session to prospective candidates and their matrons on the 9th September 2025. This is important as it will help you to make an informed decision.

 

University of Winchester

Funding:

  • Non-UK nationals are eligible for funding if:  
  • You have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3-year period on the first day of Nursing apprenticeship. 
  • Your ordinary residence in the UK and Islands has not during any part of that period been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education; and 
  • Have permission granted by the UK government to live in the UK and such permission is not for education purposes only'

Visa Requirement:

you must hold a valid visa that covers the full duration of the apprenticeship programme.