Job summary
An exciting opportunity to apply for an Apprenticeship to train as a Registered Nursing Associate has arisen. The Nursing Associate role bridges the gap between a Healthcare Support Worker and a Registered Nurse, providing a workforce for future healthcare and ensuring high quality care for patients and families.
The two-year, Foundation Degree Nursing Associate (Apprenticeship), allows you to gain the technical knowledge, practical experience, and functional skills needed for both the nursing associate role, and your long-term career. The course is taught through a mix of academic learning at the University, days in practice at your existing place of work, and placement days in a variety of health and care settings. When you have completed the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviors relevant to your role as a nursing associate, and will work to a nationally recognized code of conduct.
This apprenticeship program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Apprentices who successfully complete the apprenticeship will be able to register with the NMC.
Please note, in order to be considered for this post you need to have been a UK resident for the last 3 years in line with the UK governments apprenticeship regulations.
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification.
They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and behaviours related to the role of a Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and the delivery of person-centred care.
The training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological, social, economic, spiritual and other factors while planning and delivering care.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able 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 training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values , physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit 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 have trained and are employed.
The trainee will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able 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 training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values , physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit 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 have trained and are employed.
The trainee will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 (external applicant) or level 2 (internal) in a healthcare related area, Functional skills in Maths and English level 2 or GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience and/or knowledge of the secure environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team and the wider MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 (external applicant) or level 2 (internal) in a healthcare related area, Functional skills in Maths and English level 2 or GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience and/or knowledge of the secure environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team and the wider MDT.
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.
