Mission Statement

The PMA is a UK-wide organisation and delivers an extensive programme of learning and development interventions designed to support the career progression of those working in the healthcare sector.

Our Vision

  • To be recognised as a provider of excellence in workforce development
  • To be identified as a partner who is helping change the face of healthcare and other sectors.
  • To support the sectors we serve, to develop the skills necessary to improve efficiency and become economically sustainable.
  • To preserve the original principle of the NHS that good health should be available to all regardless of wealth.
  • To support our employers to continuously improve the skills of their workforce.
  • To support individuals to attain the highest possible standards in their chosen profession.
  • To be an employer of choice and offer an empowering working environment, where people know that they are valued.
  • To share good practice in the sector.

Our values

  • We value people
  • We value fairness
  • We value transparency

Objectives 2018-2026

  • To become an Ofsted Exemplary provider
  • To maintain Matrix standard
  • Qualification achievement rates to be in top 10%
  • To provide programmes that lead to positive outcomes for all our learners and employers and to be able to demonstrate clear progression pathways and opportunities.
  • To review and further enhance the development of generic employability skills within programmes to promote learner progress and achievement to improve the supply of
    economically valuable skills.
  • To ensure that curriculum development and programme design are informed by national evidence and local market research to meet local, regional and national skills needs and align with government priorities.
  • To ensure the recruitment, retention, development, leadership and motivation of suitably qualified and skilled people.
  • To support remote working to ensure people feel supported and included.
  • Year on year growth in apprenticeship, training and personal development provision.
  • Ensure robust financial management.