Apprenticeship Week: Case Study – Matthew West, Registered Nursing Degree

This National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we wanted to highlight one of our key apprentices and listen to their experiences about their apprenticeship. We spoke to Matthew West, Trainee Nursing Associate about his experience so far.

Tell us about you and why you decided to pursue this career?  

‘’Before joining the NHS I was a tyre fitter, and I wanted a change in job as I worked 6 days a week. I applied for an Apprentice HCA at Mill View Court. After completing this I moved to Westlands as a band 3 HCA. From there I applied for the RNDA program which I am 2 years in at the moment. I wanted to do the RNDA program as I originally didn’t realise, I could become a nurse and I thought that I’m quite good at this job so I might as well learn more and better myself.’’  

Are there any obstacles you have had to overcome? 

‘’I am dyslexic which I have had extra time for exams and I can have extra help if needed but currently I don’t need it.’’ 

Any advice you would give someone wanting/thinking of doing something similar? 

‘’I would 100% recommend doing the course as there is no tuition fee, still employed full time and the only negatives are that you may not get enhancements and you do come out of sync with the ward or workplace that you are in, however this is covered whilst on placement even if they are a few months apart.’’ 

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