Job summary
This is a developmental role. The Apprentice 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 training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Apprentice 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.
Please note this vacancy may be closed early if a high amount of applications are received.
You must be prepared to begin the programme in Feb 2024.
Main duties of the job
- 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 Training Programme
- Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate pilot programme
- Seek views of care and treatment delivered from Service Users and feedback to Registered Nurse colleagues
- Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing and evaluating clinical and care advice when needed
About us
All roles within the Trust require staff to demonstrate our core values in the care they provide to patients. All members of staff should consider these behaviours an essential part of their job role.
Courtesy and respect
- A welcoming and positive attitude
- Polite, friendly and interested in people
- Value and respect people as individuals
Attentively kind and helpful
- Look out for dignity, privacy and humanity
- Be attentive, responsive and take time to help
- Visible presence of staff to provide the service
Responsive communication
- Listen to people and answer their questions
- Keep people clearly informed
- Involve people
Effective and professional
- Safe, knowledgeable and reassuring
- Effective care and services from joined up teams
- Organised and timely, looking to improve
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Apprentice will:
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Assist in the delivery of complex care[1]as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- Comply with the Trusts Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Apprentice will:
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
- Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Assist in the delivery of complex care[1]as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
- Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- Comply with the Trusts Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English. (1)
- Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent (1)
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme (1)
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience (1)
Behavioural Qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful (1)
- Kind and Helpful (1)
- Responsive Communication (1)
- Effective and Professional (1)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team (1)
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate (1)
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development (1)
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting (1)
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice (1)
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise (1)
- Intermediate IT skills (1)
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers (1)
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers (1)
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact (1)
- Ability to work on own initiative (1)
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities (1)
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count) (1)
Desirable
- Completion of an HCA development programme (1)
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, etc. (1)
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff (1)
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning (1)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English. (1)
- Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent (1)
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme (1)
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience (1)
Behavioural Qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful (1)
- Kind and Helpful (1)
- Responsive Communication (1)
- Effective and Professional (1)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team (1)
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate (1)
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development (1)
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting (1)
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice (1)
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise (1)
- Intermediate IT skills (1)
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers (1)
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers (1)
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact (1)
- Ability to work on own initiative (1)
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities (1)
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count) (1)
Desirable
- Completion of an HCA development programme (1)
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, etc. (1)
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff (1)
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning (1)
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).
