Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed 8 new recruits on its apprenticeship programme. 
The group is made up of 8 new apprentices who are undertaking roles in sewing machinery, joinery and painting and decorating.
Established in 2012, NHFM is one of the largest and most successful Facilities Management companies wholly owned by the NHS within the UK.
The roles provide on-the-job experience while apprentices study towards their chosen qualifications.
Rosie Sexton, people and engagement lead at Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management said: “At NHFM we’re really passionate about the importance of learning and building foundation skills that people can use throughout their career. The work we do is so important and people rely on us every day to deliver essential services.
Usually, we take on 2 -3 new apprentices per year, so this a great development to have 8. I’m very excited to see the positive impact our new apprentices will have on NHFM and supporting the individuals in their new careers.”
Sophie Wilson, who has taken on an apprenticeship in painting and decorating said: “I chose this apprenticeship as I wanted to learn a trade with a company that makes a difference. It is a great opportunity to expand my learning and enhance my skills in a new career.”