Job summary
Do you want to train to be a Nursing Associate? We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced health care assistants / phlebotomists to join our Trainee Nursing Associate programme. You will complete a fully funded two-year apprenticeship with Coventry University to gain your Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) council registration as a Registered Nursing Associate.
The course will start January 2024.
This is a training role, leading to a Band 4 Nursing Associate position, on successful completion of the programme. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking individuals with significant experience of working within health care. We are passionate around ensuing our patients are supported by compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic professionals with a caring attitude. If this is you please take a look at our person specification and job description.
We know this opportunity is highly sought after and therefore would recommend that you have a full understanding of the course and requirements. To assist you in this we have arranged some information sessions to assist you. These are:
14/09/2023 @ 1100-1200 Microsoft Teams 20/09/2023 @ 0900-1000 Microsoft Teams
Please email becky.severs@nhs.net if you would like the link.
About us
Sowe Valley Primary Care Network is a well established collaboration between ten GP practices covering the East of Coventry with 84,000 registered patients.
The Primary Care Network has developed a rich multi-disciplinary team to support it's member practices, improve access and enhance the range of services available to patients including:
- Paramedics
- First contact physiotherapists
- Nurse associates
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy technicians
- Social prescribers
- Care coordinators
- GP assistants
- Dietician
- Podiatrist
We have close links with the Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub and local universities with a wide range of training and professional development courses available to develop our team.
We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing with a dedicated health and wellbeing lead and a range of staff support offers and discount schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A trainee Nursing Associate will be based within Sowe Valley Primary Care Network working with a regular practice, but will experience working in alternative settings in order to maximise their experience to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
At the end of the programme, the trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is qualified to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they trained and ready for employment.
As a trainee, you will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and PCN values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team to delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A trainee Nursing Associate will be based within Sowe Valley Primary Care Network working with a regular practice, but will experience working in alternative settings in order to maximise their experience to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
At the end of the programme, the trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is qualified to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they trained and ready for employment.
As a trainee, you will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and PCN values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team to delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to travel between sites and placement areas
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a HCA or phlebotomist
Desirable
- Can understand the difference in roles and responsibilities between TNA's and HCA's role
- 3+ years working as a HCA
- Understanding the Apprenticeship
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Completed the HCA Academy
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to travel between sites and placement areas
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a HCA or phlebotomist
Desirable
- Can understand the difference in roles and responsibilities between TNA's and HCA's role
- 3+ years working as a HCA
- Understanding the Apprenticeship
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Completed the HCA Academy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
