Practice Education

East Coast Community Healthcare is a Learning Organisation that supports learning and development at all levels. We support the professional training of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists through our partnership working with local Universities.  Students come to us on their practice placements to develop their clinical skills and experience whilst working with our teams delivering care to patients.

Within the local community we facilitate a work experience program whereby young people in education can apply to gain insight into the range of professions (clinical and non-clinical) that are employed at ECCH. We also support a range of careers events with our Health Ambassadors promoting health careers and information to inspire others about their chosen professions. 

East Coast Community Healthcare works within the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System and as such we are part of the Partnership, delivering a range of clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships, such as Nursing Associates and Business Administration. We also work alongside local and national organisations to provide the ‘get into healthcare’ program, assisting people to develop core skills and experience as a stepping stone into future employment.

Staff development

Read stories from our staff about their experiences development etc.

Coaching Level 5 Apprenticeship

Cheryl Wright - Clinical Educator, Minsmere Ward

“I felt that learning how to coach staff would provide me with more tools to support them better in practice – and doing an apprenticeship meant that I could still work whilst learning extra skills.”

Public Relations and Business Administration Apprenticeships

Chloe Woodhouse - Communications Assistant

“ECCH has given me great opportunities, supporting my career progression and personal growth. I am now in the process or completing the Care Certificate to enable me to take on a clinical role alongside my current Communications job.”

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Sharon Block - Looked After Children Health Team Manager

“I felt it was the right time in my life to complete a degree to allow for future career progression within my role at ECCH. Since starting my apprenticeship, I have covered topics which have allowed me to implement new ways of working in my role and gained confidence.”

For more information please contact the Education and Learning Co-ordinator: PRACTICEEDUCATION@ecchcic.nhs.uk