NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (NHS GMTS)
graduate scheme
Expires16 days

Human Resources Trainee

Job description

Start your journey in Human Resources

Human Resources managers in the NHS work to create a safe and positive work environment, support frontline workers, provide pathways to grow capability right across the organisation and positively impact patient services.

You will work at both a strategic and operational level to understand the complex needs of the organisation. You’ll have a key role in advocating for and promoting the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda, to ensure parity of treatment and experience for all staff groups.

On placement, you might be involved in managing recruitment, implementing new systems such as inductions or staff appraisals, implementing health and well-being strategies or workforce planning to support the development of new services.

Trainee insight

Priam shares his experience as a HR trainee.

Read HR trainee blogs to find out more about life as a GMTS trainee

Qualifications

HR trainees study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with the University of Leicester. Modules include: Employee development and workplace learning, Managing human resources in a business context, Implementing improvements in organisational performance and Managing change and technology at work.

After graduating from the Scheme, you will become a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Alongside your HR qualification, you will be completing the NHS’ Rosalind Franklin Leadership Development Programme which will introduce, develop and harness your leadership style and potential. This programme will be delivered through a blended mix of conference style, virtual workshops and small group learning.

Trainees will also participate in Action Learning Sets and attend a range of conferences throughout the Scheme which will allow them to work and develop together as a group, learning from leading experts within the health and social care sector and further afield.

Teaching is delivered during working hours, but trainees can expect to complete coursework and revision in their own time.

Career path

HR specialism alumni left the scheme to continue their career within the NHS in roles such as Resourcing Manager, HR Manager and Assistant HR Business Partner.

We’re looking for leadership potential. To help you achieve yours, every trainee receives the following structured support:

  • Access to a Trainee Support Manager (TSM) from the NHS GMTS team who provides overall holistic and pastoral support for the duration of your time on Scheme.
  • An Education Officer from the NHS GMTS team who will support you with planning and succeeding in the educational activity you complete outside of placements.
  • A Placement Manager for each placement you undertake who will be your day-to-day line manager.
  • A Programme Manager who oversees your development trajectory and completion of competencies for the whole duration of the Scheme.
  • Access to a trainee ‘Buddy’ from a previous cohort who will be able to support you from the experiences they have gained whilst on the Scheme.

Plus, a range of other NHS GMTS team members, NHS GMTS alumni, academic tutors from the higher education institutions and many more.

“The work I do varies every day. Recently I have been working alongside our Employee Relations team to review sickness absence, as well as supporting investigation meetings for grievance, disciplinary or conduct. Prior to this, I was recruiting vaccinators and admin staff – that’s been the highlight of my experience so far.”
James, Human Resources

What we are looking for

Any degree, 2:2 and above

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
East Midlands
East of England
London
North East England
North West England
South East England
South West England
West Midlands
Yorkshire and the Humber
Salary
£30,277

plus benefits

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

Full-time

How to apply

Our recruitment process is designed to assess your strengths. It’s not about what you’ve studied, the university you went to or the work experience you might have done. We’re interested in finding out your potential to become a future NHS leader.

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Closing date:  29 October 2025

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