Job summary
East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) are looking to recruit 4 enthusiastic and motivated individuals to our Nurse Degree Apprenticeship program. As an apprentice, you will be based, as a paid employee, within ECT. This will enable you to 'earn as you learn' through the apprenticeship route in affiliation with Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent campus) incorporating work-based learning over three years, starting September 2022.You will be working towards becoming a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons Degree.
The Nurse Degree Apprentice role is offered at AFC Band 2 and upon successful completion of the training program you will be able to progress to a Band 5 Registered Nurse position (**subject to vacancies/EOI**).
You will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.
We are looking for passionate individuals who want to develop within the NHS and further their career whilst demonstrating our values.
This post is an Apprenticeship for 3 years.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
As part of the programme, the Apprentice will be required to:
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professionals) with a focus on promoting patient health and independence.
- Successfully complete and pass the academic elements of the programme as specified by the Approved Higher Education Institute and the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IFATE) standards.
- Successfully complete the nursing competencies as specified by the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses.
- Have sound attitudes and behaviours compatible with the NHS and organisational values.
- Work as part of the care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
- Work with practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors taking responsibility for developing your own competence while on practice learning experiences and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning.
- Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to practice learning and academic studies.
- Exercise personal responsibility and work under the supervision of a registered professional and within defined parameters of practice.
- Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without direct supervision and that recognition is given to the impact of consequences of practising outside capability.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk . There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 112 points from A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer BBC-BCC or BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM; BTEC Diploma - D*D* OR a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a healthcare setting
- Maths and English GSCE at C/4 or above or the equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands professional values in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code, and Standards for proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2018)
- Understands the role of the Nursing Degree Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health-related environment
- oInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Effective multi-disciplinary team working
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 112 points from A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer BBC-BCC or BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM; BTEC Diploma - D*D* OR a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a healthcare setting
- Maths and English GSCE at C/4 or above or the equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands professional values in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code, and Standards for proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2018)
- Understands the role of the Nursing Degree Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health-related environment
- oInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Effective multi-disciplinary team working
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
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
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).
