Hospital services will be affected by doctor strikes from Tuesday 19 September until Saturday 23 September. Read more detail about how this might affect you.
Apprenticeships at Barnsley Hospital
Earn, learn and make a difference as an apprentice at the Hospital. Our apprenticeships offer routes into a number of business and administration roles. You’ll learn through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning.

What you need to know about NHS apprenticeships
- you must be at least 16 years old to apply but there is no upper age limit; many apprenticeships at Barnsley Hospital are career changers
- you’ll be an apprentice for between one and five years
- you will likely spend four days on work placement and one day at a training centre or college
- you’ll gain a qualification which can range from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to Level 7 (Master’s degree equivalent)
In the past, the hospital has recruited for apprentice roles such as - Health Care Assistant, Porter, Accountant, Procurement, Allied Health Professional and Communications Officer.
After completing an apprenticeship, you can apply for a permanent role in the NHS or continue studying - an apprenticeship at a higher level, or perhaps a university course.
Apprenticeships are advertised on the the NHS jobs website and on gov.uk