The large number of unfilled NHS job vacancies is posing a serious risk to patient safety, MPs say.
A woman who became a mother at 18 and missed out on university has graduated with a degree in radiography thanks to an apprenticeship scheme.
Rachael Bradford, 32, is among the first cohort of students to complete the degree apprenticeship programme at the University of Exeter.The "earn while you learn" model is aimed at reducing NHS staff shortages.Ms Bradford, who has two children aged nine and 14, said: "I spent years working in various roles for the NHS, but I always wanted to work clinically in a patient fronted role."When I heard about the apprenticeship, I applied straightaway.
She added: "It's been hard work, especially during the pandemic, but it's been worth it to follow my dreams.She is one of 26 students set to graduate in July, having worked clinically throughout the pandemic.
"This innovative programme is tapping into this demographic, where people have a huge range of life experience, which is one way we can address the shortage of radiographers we are currently facing."
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