Digital - Health Informatics Trainee - Register your interest

Applications are now closed for 2026 entry. Applications for 2027 scheme entry will open in September 2026.

Start your journey in Digital - Health Informatics

Data and digital technology are transforming healthcare. As a Digital - Health Informatics trainee, you'll help the NHS use information, technology and innovation to improve services, support better decision-making and deliver better outcomes for patients.

From electronic patient records and digital transformation programmes to advanced analytics and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Informatics professionals play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare.

Trainees will join the scheme at a time of growing demand for informatics and data analysis skills across the organisation. Throughout the Scheme, you'll develop an understanding of healthcare policy, strategy and digital innovation while gaining practical experience across a range of NHS teams. You'll learn how data and technology can be used to solve complex challenges, improve operational performance and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

On placement, you could be involved in:

• Designing and implementing digital healthcare systems.
• Using data analytics to improve patient services and outcomes.
• Supporting digital transformation programmes.
• Developing online and digital patient services.
• Connecting and improving healthcare data across NHS organisations.
• Using predictive analytics and business intelligence to support decision-making.
• Improving data quality, governance and information management.
• Exploring the application of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, in healthcare.

This is an opportunity to build a career at the forefront of healthcare innovation while making a meaningful difference to patients, staff and communities.

Qualifications

Trainees work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics, delivered by University College London and the University of Manchester. Previous modules have included: Essentials of Informatics for Healthcare Systems, Principles of Health Data Analytics and Health Information Systems and Technologies.

Alongside your Data Analytics qualification, you will be completing the NHS’ Rosalind Franklin Leadership Development Programme which will introduce, develop and harness your leadership style and potential. This programme will be delivered through a blended mix of conference style, virtual workshops and small group learning.

Trainees will also participate in Action Learning Sets and attend a range of conferences throughout the Scheme which will allow them to work and develop together as a group, learning from leading experts within the health and social care sector and further afield.

Teaching is delivered during working hours, but trainees can expect to complete coursework and revision in their own time.

Career path

Our Health Informatics alumni have progressed into a wide range of digital, analytical and leadership roles across the NHS, including:

• Digital Project Manager.
• Digital Programme Manager.
• Informatics Project Manager.
• Information Analytics Lead.
• Public Health Analyst.
• Strategic Analyst.
• App Developer.
• Data and Analytics Lead.

Support and development

We're looking for leadership potential. To help you achieve yours, every trainee receives comprehensive support throughout the Scheme.

This includes:

• A Trainee Support Manager (TSM), providing pastoral and wellbeing support throughout your time on the Scheme.
• An Education Officer, supporting your academic journey and professional development.
• A Placement Manager for each placement, acting as your day-to-day line manager.
• A Programme Manager who oversees your overall progression and competency development.
• A trainee Buddy from a previous cohort who can share their experience, advice and support.

You'll also benefit from the wider GMTS network, including fellow trainees, alumni, NHS leaders, university tutors and professional experts who will help support your development and future career. 

“The Health Informatics specialism was a revelation to me. I had no idea that the NHS offered a graduate programme like this – it fits so well to what I set out to do. Now I work with a team where our sole focus is to help improve patient care. We look at intelligence, reports, workflows and more, to find answers to big, important issues. How exciting is that.”

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