Barts Health NHS Trust and Capital City College partner to establish a new Health and Life Sciences Skills and Training Hub

Barts Health NHS Trust and Barts Life Sciences have joined forces with Capital City College (CCC) to establish a pioneering Health and Life Sciences Skills Hub.

The partnership, marked by a signing ceremony at CCCG’s Angel centre, will offer diverse education and qualification pathways to students across London, equipping them with essential skills for the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

The new Health and Life Sciences Hub, currently under construction and set to be completed in January 2025, will offer a wide variety of training designed to equip students with essential skills for careers in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. These programmes will include:

• T Level courses
• Apprenticeships
• Employment skills courses for current health and care professionals
• Employment skills and access courses for those aspiring to enter the healthcare and life sciences fields
• Core skills courses, such as IT training
• Clinical skills courses

In addition to these educational pathways, Barts Health NHS Trust and Barts Life Sciences will play a key role in the hub’s success by providing careers and employment advice to students, co-designing and advising on curriculum content for health-related T Levels and access courses, and delivering appropriate work experience and internship opportunities for students enrolled in the courses.

Following today’s signing of the memorandum of agreement between Capital City College and the NHS, the delegation toured the centre’s facilities, including its existing teaching facilities in animal care, performing arts, engineering, and science. The visitors also viewed the construction progress of the new wing.

This partnership marks a major step toward preparing a skilled workforce for the healthcare and life sciences sectors, addressing the growing demands across London. By offering cutting-edge education and practical training, the Health and Life Sciences Hub will ensure students are well-equipped to enter the industry.

Shane DeGaris, Group Chief Executive at Barts Health NHS Trust said “We recognise the urgent need to address both the growing demand for skilled professionals in the healthcare and life sciences sectors and the disparities in access to training and opportunities. Our partnership with Capital City College is a pivotal step in our commitment to bridging these gaps, especially within our communities. By nurturing local talent and providing tailored education and career support, we are excited to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders and tackle the pressing challenges facing our services.”

Jasbir Sondhi, Group Principal at Capital City College, said: ‘We are deeply committed to providing our students with the best possible opportunities for their future. This strategic partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust and Barts Life Sciences embodies that commitment, as it opens the door to an array of incredible opportunities that will enhance the educational journey of our students.’

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