IPEM Contributes to Parliamentary Inquiry into Apprenticeships

IPEM has submitted evidence to an inquiry being held by the House of Commons Education Select Committee into Further Education and Skills. In its response, IPEM specifically focused on apprenticeships, the role they can play in addressing the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) workforce crisis and current barriers to their wider adoption.

In its response, IPEM highlighted high average vacancy rates across MPCE, combined with the need to urgently expand the workforce to provide safe, effective, high quality care. The good news though is that apprenticeship can play a role in addressing this issue. However, there are a number of barriers to their uptake. The current lack of places, complex landscape and other factors also act as a disincentive to applicants.

IPEM called for increased investment, promotion and expansion of apprenticeships. It has previously contacted the Government to say it is ready and willing to work with them to this end.

We would like to thank IPEM members who contributed to our response to the Select Committee.