The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics

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Dear Colleague

You might be aware, through recent consultation meetings, that the University of Derby has been reviewing the viability of its Prosthetics & Orthotics Apprenticeship provision, due to recent low numbers.  We have been delighted by the response of the industry to this consultation and the support that has been shown for the continuation of this delivery.

We are pleased to confirm the commitment from the University to continue these programmes and we are now opening our recruitment for September 2026.  We would like candidate details by the end of June if possible but can be more flexible if required.

Information on our Level 3 Technician Apprenticeship can be found on this web link – https://www.derby.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-courses/level-3-prosthetic-and-orthotic-technician-apprenticeship/

Information on our Level 6 Clinician Degree Apprenticeship is here – https://www.derby.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-courses/prosthetics-and-orthotics-degree-apprenticeship/

We are hosting a webinar for each programme to give you information on how to fund and support apprentices and information on each programme via separate sessions below.  Please complete a booking for one of the sessions and we will then send you an invite to the meeting.

 

We have also been informed by NHS England that they will be providing funding that will be available to support the back-fill of roles during the apprenticeship.  We will send another email with confirmation of this funding as soon as it has been announced formally.