We're looking for two new registrant apprentices to join our Council
About the HCPC
The HCPC is a UK-wide regulator, committed to delivering high quality, efficient regulation in order to protect the public. We regulate 15 professions, including paramedics, radiographers, occupational therapists, and biomedical scientists.
We regulate by:
- deciding what it takes to be a member of one of our professions;
- approving education programmes which will produce competent graduates who are safe to treat people;
- keeping an accurate register of people who are legally able to call themselves one of our 15 professions; and
- taking action when a professional isn’t meeting our expectations of safe practice and conduct.
This is complex and requires good governance. The Council is our governance body, our equivalent of a board. It sets our strategic direction and oversees our performance.
About the role of Council Apprentice
The Council Apprentice was first introduced in 2020. We want to help give talented individuals on our Register the experience and skills they need to go on to confidently take part in governance groups elsewhere.
Once appointed, our Council Apprentices take part in all our Council meetings and associated activities. They also get involved in our committees to maximize their transferable experience of governance.
While Council Apprentices are not voting members when decisions are taken (due to our legal and governance framework), they see all the information that supports decisions and they are encouraged and supported to participate in the discussions that lead to decisions being made.
Each Council Apprentice is assigned a dedicated Council member as a mentor to support them throughout the year and they will also be part of a network of former Council Apprentices, to learn from others who have been through the apprenticeship scheme.
The appointment is for one year from 31 January 2025 to 30 January 2026. The estimated time commitment over the year-long apprenticeship is 20 days. The role is remunerated on a per attendance basis, and additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Expense Policy.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for potential.
We do not expect prior boardroom experience, but the Apprentices need to demonstrate an interest in the work of the HCPC and an ambition to take part in governance groups.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as well as the confidence to share your perspective.
The Council Apprentices must be:
- a current HCPC registrant;
- interested in the HCPC's work;
- keen to learn about being on a board;
- a good communicator;
- resident in the United Kingdom with the right to work in the UK;
- willing and able to commit the time; and
- able to uphold the seven principles of public life.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to help to address under-representation on the Council and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the HCPC.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to appointments@hcpc-uk.org.
A CV and covering letter are required, please include your HCPC registration number. The covering letter should address the following:
- Why do you want to be a Council Apprentice and get involved in non-executive role?
- What interests you about the work of the HCPC?
Our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form needs to be submitted as part of your application.
Applications close at 9am Monday 23 December 2024.
More information can be found in our Council Apprenticeship Candidate Information Pack below: