If you're unemployed and looking for a career in the healthcare sector, we're sure we can help you find the job for you. Here's what some of the people we've already helped into work had to say about their experience.
My confidence has rocketed and I couldn't be happier. Amber
The tutors are here to help and have your best interests in mind. Hasan
Approach everything within the programme with 100% enthusiasm. Khalifah
Listen carefully to what the tutors tell you and be proactive. Raheem
My amazing and wonderful tutor was very helpful. Roselin
Open up about anything because everyone at the Learning Hub is very supportive. Skye
The training gave me the confidence to change my job search. Stephen
The course built my confidence and got me into employment. Zana
Amber
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
Achieving different challenges everyday with the help of Jo and the fabulous team. My confidence has rocketed and I couldn’t be happier.
What are you doing now?
I will be working on Ward 407 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, and this has completely changed my life for the better.
Do you have any advice for current Learning Hub students?
Take everything in and believe in yourself. Dream, believe, achieve.
Hasan
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
I really appreciated the help and support from the tutors. The training helped me get into a routine, and it helped me gain employment.
What are you doing now?
I’m an auxiliary nurse on the Healthcare for Older People ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
The tutors are here to help and have your best interest in mind, so listen to what they tell you. And apply at the hospital; it’s a great place to work.
Khalifah
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
The most useful thing I found about the programme was the step-by-step process used to inform us about how gaining employment in the NHS works.
What are you doing now?
I'm working as a theatre assistant at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
Approach everything within the programme with 100% enthusiasm and I promise you’ll gain great tools and insight toward employment.
Raheem
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
The hard work and support from the staff was great, as well as the extra time and dedication.
Staff were really encouraging and helped mould me into becoming an excellent nurse.
What are you doing now?
I'm currently working as a nursing assistant. I'm working towards becoming a nursing associate and then a qualified nurse.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
Listen carefully to what the tutors tell you and be proactive.
Roselin
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
The training really built my confidence, and I gained more skills.
I also learned about interview preparation, and there was lots of support in deciding on what job opportunities would benefit me.
My amazing and wonderful tutor was very helpful.
What are you doing now?
I am currently working as a nursing assistant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
My advice would be to do your best and give it your all. Listen to the instructions given by the tutors and follow it.
Skye
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
The support from the team helped me to build my confidence and to understand the application process, which has resulted in me getting my dream job.
What are you doing now?
I'm due to start working on Ward 513 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
Listen to the information you are given and open up about anything because everyone at the Hub is very supportive.
Stephen
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
The training gave me confidence to change my job search and made me realise that I have transferable skills.
What are you doing now?
I'm a materials movement operative at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
Attend every session and be committed as if you were at work.
Zana
What did you find most useful about your training at the Learning Hub?
The courses built my confidence and got me into employment. Also, my tutor was very helpful and supportive.
What are you doing now?
I'm an assistant technical officer in pharmacy.
Do you have any advice for Learning Hub students?
By attending all the classes and sessions offered, you will gain a lot of knowledge.
Last reviewed: 30 June 2021