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Change the future of NHS Wales by making a difference


3 people iconELIGIBILITY:
To apply you need to have attained or be predicted to receive a minimum of a 2:2 in any degree discipline and have permission to work in the UK, without any restrictions.

Celendar IconDETAILS:
The programme is a 2-year work-based experience for aspiring furture leaders including a fully funded Masters.


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Applications will open in September 2020 - be the first to know when the Programme opens by adding your details here. You can also set up job alerts on NHS Jobs

Watch this short video and read the details below to find out more about the NHS Wales General Management Graduate Programme:




NHS Wales Celtic Knot IconAbout NHS Wales

Every year, we make a difference to the lives of over 3 million people across Wales.

As the largest employer in Wales, with over 78,000 employees, our staff operate across 350+ different professions from doctors to physiotherapists and from finance managers to software developers.

We’re living in uncertain times and are facing intensifying issues and calls for increased efficiency. Our workforce needs be able to think creatively to anticipate future needs and meet demands to deliver world-class care for patients, colleagues and partners.

To help us to lead change and improvements in NHS Wales we’re launching a new 2-year national General Management Graduate Programme.


Mortar Board Icon About the General Management Graduate Scheme

The programme is a 2-year work-based (fully funded) Masters programme for the aspiring future leaders of the NHS.

Gain academic knowledge as well as a hands-on learning experience, based in placements across Wales in primary care, secondary care and a corporate division.

Throughout the programme you will receive extensive mentorship, coaching, training and a comprehensive orientation tour in your placement organisation so you can make the most out of your experience.

Working alongside inspirational and dynamic leaders, as well as an executive mentor, you will challenge the status quo, striving to improve and enhance the experience for patients, colleagues and partners.

The programme will stimulate your curiosity and innovation enabling you to influence and champion change.



As a trainee, you will be guided and supported to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to lead our organisation, ensuring an ever more efficient, quality-driven and professional health care service.

To apply you need to have attained or be predicted to receive a minimum of a 2:2 in any degree discipline and have permission to work in the UK, without any restrictions.

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Magnifying glass icon Qualities we're looking for

If you have these qualities and want to make a real difference to the lives of people in Wales, we’d love to hear from you.