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NHS Graduate Management Trainees

Full membership for £10 a year

Congratulations on embarking on your journey as an NHS Graduate Management Trainee. You’ve chosen a path that will significantly impact the lives of many.

MiP is the union for NHS managers and leaders, offering full membership to trainees for just £10 a year. We work in partnership with NHS employers and government to make sure the manager’s voice is heard on the issues that matter most — from pay and management regulation to the 10 Year Health Plan – and as a member, you’ll have the chance to shape that work too.

When you need support on the ground, our growing network of workplace reps has you covered. Many have been through the graduate scheme themselves, so they know first-hand what you’re navigating.

How we support members

Personal advice and representation

We are here to support you if you have a problem at work. Whether it’s advice or representation, we have a successful track record of supporting our members.

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We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions

We advocate on behalf of our members on issues such as pay, pensions and organisational change to make sure managers always have a voice.

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Learning and development

We offer a range of learning services for managers who want to develop their careers – from webinars and workshops to briefings. 

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Member discounts

As soon as you become a member of MiP, you can access our discounts. Our average member can save £692.04 per year.

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What is a trade union?

A trade union is a group of working people who come together to improve their pay and working conditions.

Currently, there are nearly 7 million workers who belong to a trade union in the UK. These unions range from small, workplace-specific groups to large organisations that represent workers across multiple industries.

MiP is a trade union that represents healthcare managers throughout the whole of the UK.

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MiP Member

Thank you so much, you gave me more support than I could have ever expected, and I will always be extremely grateful for your wisdom and sound advice. You never gave up on me.

MiP Member

You may not need direct support for many years, but when you do you get ‘platinum guidance and support’ and will realise the value of joining MiP. I know I will remain a member of MiP and will most certainly be strongly encouraging other colleagues to join.

MiP Member

I was so pleased to have MiP’s support in negotiating my settlement agreement. You really listened to my concerns and took the time to appreciate what I needed to achieve. You gave impartial advice and guidance, including the risks but left the decisions to me which made me feel supported and empowered.

Backing from three unions

MiP is a joint venture between UNISON, the UK’s largest public service union, and the FDA, the union for senior civil servants.

This means that you can vote in elections for UNISON and the FDA’s general secretaries, take part in relevant pay ballots and access discount schemes and professional training courses on offer from both partners.

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Resources

Support for members

Members Magazine

Keep up to date with MiP’s activities and get the most out of your MiP membership by reading our quarterly members magazine.

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Advice & Support

We offer a range of advice & support around workplace issues such as organisation change, redundancies, grievances and more.

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MiP Workplace Guides

We produce a series of free guides to support you in the workplace, from managing change to preparing for your one-to-one meeting.

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HELP

FAQs

How quickly can I receive support with a workplace problem?

MiP has a streamlined process for supporting members at work. When an issue occurs contact our Member Advice Co-ordinator who will triage your issue, help you there and then, or if required refer you to one of your local reps or National Officers for further support. Please note MiP can only offer one-to-one support on issues that occur after your first four weeks of membership. Find out more.

can you help with an existing workplace issue?

In the interests of fairness to all members, we cannot provide full representation or legal advice for problems that began before you joined MiP or those arising within your first four weeks of membership. Members can still enjoy MiP’s wide range of other benefits and will be protected should another issue occur in the future. Joining when work is going well means your union will always be there if you ever need it.

Does MiP only support NHS graduate managers?

No, we represent social care managers in local authorities, charities and private care providers throughout the UK as well as NHS managers.

Are there additional benefits through MiP’s partner unions?

Yes, our members automatically gain membership with our partner unions (UNISON and the FDA) at no extra cost. This gives you access to a wide range of support and resources, including financial and legal advice, FDA Learn for professional development and UNISON Living for exclusive member discounts on goods and services.

how much does membership cost?

MiP offers tiered subscriptions with the cost depending on your annual salary. Your MiP subscription also includes membership of our partner unions UNISON and the FDA at no extra cost. One subscription, three memberships. Find out how much you would pay here.

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