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Student nurse on a hospital ward

Royal Papworth Hospital
Nursing Apprenticeships


Develop your nursing career with our pioneering Trust.

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Progress towards a Registered Nurse position in a world-leading cardiothoracic hospital.

Located in a new bespoke, purpose-built hospital on the world-class Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Royal Papworth Hospital is the largest and leading specialist cardiothoracic hospital in the UK. The Trust is dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care through the excellence of our caring staff.

The Trust is proud to offer this two-stage Nursing Apprenticeship, which provides the opportunity for you to progress towards a Registered Nurse position in a world-leading cardiothoracic hospital.

We are delighted to be offering nurse apprenticeships. In joining Royal Papworth Hospital you will be supported in gaining a degree qualification, free from debt, earning a good salary and making a positive difference to the lives of our patients.

Josie Rudman

Chief Nurse, Royal Papworth Hospital

The steps you will take

This is an intensive but rewarding training programme requiring commitment, passion and, above all, care.

You will earn a salary as you learn, and all course fees are covered by the Trust.

We look forward to welcoming you to Royal Papworth, and to you becoming part of our future.

Find out more

Nursing Apprenticeship information and FAQs

Contact us

If you have any questions please contact Rachel or Antonio at Royal Papworth Hospital ([email protected], [email protected]), or Clare at ARU ([email protected]).