Job summary
A rewarding opportunity is available for Healthcare Support Workers to undertake a three-year apprenticeship for the full Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship in the September 2024 cohort, for the Child Nursing pathway.
If successful, you will attend University of Brighton to undertake the degree, via the apprenticeship scheme which allows staff to complete a qualification while working. This combines studying at university and 'on-the-job' learning with practice placements. Your tuition fees will all be paid for by the apprenticeship scheme.
Main duties of the job
The course will allow you to develop your skills and experience whilst providing excellent person-centred care. You will be expected to work as a member of a designated clinical team, delivering healthcare which focuses on the needs of the patient by carrying out specific tasks and responsibilities as directed by registered practitioners.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full details and entry requirements.
Successful applicants will work in an SCFT children's nursing service. These locations are to be confirmed.
As per national eligibility rules for apprenticeship funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full details and entry requirements.
Successful applicants will work in an SCFT children's nursing service. These locations are to be confirmed.
As per national eligibility rules for apprenticeship funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
- Three A levels, or healthcare/science based L3 course e.g. access, diploma, NVQ, BTEC, T-Level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a nursing setting.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport.
- Practical, resourceful, and reliable
- Ability to follow detailed instruction.
- Able to give instructions to people that can be followed and easily interpreted.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
- Ability to record information accurately.
- IT skills.
- Ability to work with others and independently.
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies.
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting.
- Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience.
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to the course
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2)
- Three A levels, or healthcare/science based L3 course e.g. access, diploma, NVQ, BTEC, T-Level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a nursing setting.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport.
- Practical, resourceful, and reliable
- Ability to follow detailed instruction.
- Able to give instructions to people that can be followed and easily interpreted.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
- Ability to record information accurately.
- IT skills.
- Ability to work with others and independently.
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies.
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting.
- Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience.
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to the course
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
