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Building Future-Ready
Healthcare Teams for
Greater Manchester
We bring 180+ years of expertise to help build skilled, adaptable NHS teams equipped with digital skills. Our solutions align with the NHS 2025-26 vision, enabling your staff to boost efficiency, improve care, and drive healthcare forward through everything from Microsoft to medical training. We’re qualified NHS suppliers through Crown Commercial Service.
Associated Frameworks
We collaborate with public sector groups as approved NHS suppliers
What Our Clients Say
We used the training to upskill staff to ensure high standards when taking minutes during meetings. We wanted everyone trained to the same level and to feel confident in their roles. Pitman offers both in-person and virtual training, which allowed our staff to complete the training virtually over two mornings without travel time, fitting it into normal working hours. The courses delivered exactly what we needed. All staff thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel they learned a great deal. We would definitely recommend Pitman for training requirements.
Gemma Baxter,
Trained in Successful Meetings and Minutes
Despite already working as a nurse for the NHS, Geda Willarisco was determined to boost her career opportunities by taking Pitman Training’s Medical Admin Diploma.
“The Medical Admin Diploma was outstanding. The course was easy to understand, plus I could complete it all at my own pace. I enjoyed that the staff were only a phone call away whenever I needed them.”
Geda Willarisco,
Medical Admin Diploma
One-Stop Solution
Our healthcare-focused programmes provide NHS staff with practical, professional skills taught through modern learning technology. We understand the unique challenges facing medical teams during digital transformation, which is why we’ve developed training that fits seamlessly into busy clinical schedules.
- Upskill current clinical staff on digital systems
- Prepare new employees for electronic record keeping
- Transition paper-based processes to digital workflows
We create adaptable solutions that give your healthcare team job-ready digital competencies backed by industry-recognised certifications. Each programme reflects NHS standards while addressing the specific needs of your trust or practice.
types of
Training
01
Diplomas
Give your staff complete professional qualifications with our full diploma programmes. Each contains 5+ courses forming a structured learning path that transforms your team’s capabilities. NHS managers report significant workflow improvements from staff who complete these comprehensive programmes.
02
Courses
Build your staff skills with targeted short courses that fit into busy work schedules. Our practical, hands-on approach means staff apply what they learn directly to their NHS roles. Course completion certificates show your investment in staff development.
03
Awards
Build custom training packages with 3-4 courses that meet your NHS team’s exact needs. These mid-length qualifications require less time away from clinical duties than full diplomas yet provide substantial skill improvements in digital healthcare systems.
Flexible Learning Solutions
Study Options That Fit Your Staff Schedule
Gain access to self-paced study options both at our centre and online through our myPitman™ Learning Management System; teams can:- Study in-centre during off-shifts
- Learn within your hospital or clinic between patient appointments
- Complete modules from home during personal time
- In one of our state-of-the-art training centres
- On-site at your facility
- Online
Our popular programmes
Medical
Administration
Project
Management
Touch
Typing
Meetings
and Minutes
Information
Technology (IT)
Microsoft
Office
Our learning environment
Step into a comfortable space
where the kettle stays hot!
The centre occupies a prime location on Bloom Street within ‘The Village’ district, just a 5-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station. This central position minimises staff travel time for NHS trusts across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. NCP parking sits directly opposite with affordable contract options available nearby.
Our extended hours accommodate healthcare shift patterns: Monday-Wednesday 9:00-17:00, Thursday 9:00-20:00, Friday 9:00-17:00, and Saturday 10:00-16:00. The centre supports both individual study and small group sessions, providing flexibility that proves invaluable for clinical teams requiring staggered training schedules.
The People Who Support You
Clair Henshaw
Centre Manager
Clair leads the centre with a singular focus: success for everyone who passes through our doors.
She oversees all operations, creating ideal conditions for private students, corporate clients, NHS staff & public sector employees to build skills employers need & value.
Isatou
Andrew
Mark
Aleks
Adam
Katie
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pitman Training comply with NHS procurement requirements?
Pitman Training holds approved supplier status through Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements. All services meet NHS Digital Training standards, with full compliance documentation available during consultation. Pitman qualifies for direct award in several spending categories below tender thresholds.
What accreditations do your medical courses carry?
Qualifications carry CPD points recognised by NHS employers. The Medical Secretary Diploma holds accreditation from City & Guilds and the British Society of Medical Secretaries & Administrators (BSMSA). Electronic Records courses satisfy mandatory NHS Digital training requirements.
What medical administration curriculum do you offer?
Pitman Training offers a range of programmes, from Medical Secretary to Medical Word Processing.
Can training be delivered within NHS premises?
Yes, training can be delivered within the workplace.
