Meet our apprentices

First-hand testimonies from former Student Nursing Associate apprentices.

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Michelle Bird

Michelle - apprentice in nursing uniform

The apprenticeship has helped me gain confidence and develop both personally and professionally.

Michelle Bird

Class of 2021

Michelle completed her nursing apprenticeship in 2021 and is now qualified as a Band 4 Nurse Associate.

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Thomas Beresford

Thomas Beresford - apprentice in nurse uniform

I have always wanted to progress in my nursing career after being a healthcare assistant.

Thomas Beresford

Class of 2020

Thomas completed his nursing apprenticeship in 2020 and is now responsible for groups and patients within A&E, as well as a Clinical Educator at the University of Sheffield.

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Ellie Simpson

Female Apprentice smiling at camera with glasses

The experience that we get from the placements is amazing and very hard to come by.

Ellie Simpson

Class of 2020

Ellie qualified as a Nurse Associate after completing the Nursing Associate foundation degree apprenticeship before enrolling in the nurse top-up course. 

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Simon McFarlane

Simon McFarlane - nursing apprentice in uniform

I have more effective communication skills within different fields of nursing.

Simon McFarlane

Class of 2020

Simon McFarlane completed his nursing apprenticeship in 2020 and is now running his own physical health clinic for adults with learning disabilities.

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Miles Cooper

Miles Cooper TNA

I was attracted to the role because I wanted to help make a real difference to people's lives each day.

Miles Cooper

Current Nursing Associate Apprentice

Miles Cooper is a current TNA, due to complete his apprenticeship in October 2022.

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Kirsten Leslie

Kirsten Leslie, TNA

Being on placements is a great learning opportunity.

Kirsten Leslie

Current Nursing Associate Apprentice

Kirsten is due to complete her Nursing Associate Apprenticeship in October 2022. Read on to find out more about her day-to-day experiences on the course.

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Joanna Hayes

Joanna Hayes, TNA

I wish this opportunity had been around many years ago.

Joanna Hayes

Former Nursing Associate Apprentice

Joanna graduated in 2021 after working as a healthcare assistant for 20 years. Read on to find out more about her experiences studying his apprenticeship at the University of Sheffield.

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