Student Nursing Associate (apprenticeship)
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Job summary
Are you a Healthcare Assistant looking to further your nursing career? Are you interested in applying for a Nursing Associate level 5 apprenticeship, starting in September 2025.
This opportunity is open to internal applicants only.
You will need to show your ability to study at academic level 4.
You will be invited to complete an entrance interview with the university. Any formal apprenticeship offer is contingent upon you being successfully offered a place at university.
Base location to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates are registered and regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC. More information can be found here: Nursing Associates - The Nursing and Midwifery Council
The nursing associate apprenticeship is a two-year foundation degree offered at either the University of Brighton or Open University.
Both universities offer the same foundation degree teaching and same high standard of support, the difference is the delivery mode.
The programme will comprise:
One day a week tuition
One day a week protected learning time
800 hours of placement over two years. Placement may be with First Community and other healthcare providers across Surrey and Sussex.
The above study time will be provided during work hours and will be paid time.
You will need to be prepared to invest your own time to study in addition to the above to reinforce learning and achieve the best outcomes.
As a minimum you must have:
English and Maths qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C.
A previous level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential.
You will need to be able to travel to the University of Brighton 1 day a week for the duration of the course or be able to study remotely from home 1 day a week with the Open University.
You will need to agree to work with First Community for a minimum of 2 years post qualification.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Details
Date posted
07 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year +5% HCAS
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9078-FC1032
Job locations
First Community Health & Care
Kings Mill Lane
Redhill
RH1 5JY
The Caterham Dene Hospital
Church Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5RA
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted
Surrey
RH8 0BT
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
First Community Health & Care
Kings Mill Lane
Redhill
RH1 5JY
Employer's website
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