Job summary
We are looking to recruit committed, dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals with a desire to undertake a 2 Year Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship starting in September 2023.
If you have a compassionate and caring attitude, are enthusiastic and interested in developing your career within the NHS then this may be the course for you. There are opportunities available in Acute Adult Care, Anaesthetics and Surgery, Integrated Care Services, Family care and Diagnostics with experiences in the patient pathways along these specialisms.
This exciting opportunity will enable you to be part of a 2 year work based learning apprenticeship, delivered in conjunction with the University of Bolton. Successful candidates will be employed by the Trust on the Level 5 Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at a band 3. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Foundation Degree (FdSc), gain Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as a Nursing Associate and be eligible to apply for a band 4 Nursing Associate role.
This vacancy is open to internal and external applicants. Temporary staff who work within the trust are also eligible to apply.
Interviews will take place on the 27th June and cannot be changed. Candidates who wish to apply for this role must make sure they are available on this day. ID and relevant Certificates (see below) will need to be seen on this day. At the interview all candidates will be asked to complete a short numeracy and literacy test.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
The Trust runs a HUB and SPOKE model for this apprenticeship. This means each Trainee Nursing Associate is assigned a HUB placement for the full two years where they will be managed as a member of staff. The Trainee Nursing Associate will be released from their HUB by their employer to attend SPOKE placements throughout the two years. TNAs will work clinically for 80% of their time in their clinical area and attend University for 20% each week.
This two-year apprenticeship combines both University academic study and work-based learning in the physical, psychological and public health aspects of nursing care from pre-conception to end of life. As the Nursing Associate role is non-field specific, the apprenticeship includes SPOKE placements within the different fields of nursing to prepare you for being a flexible practitioner. These include:
- Adult
- Surgery
- Medicine
- Community
- Children and Young Person
- Maternity
- Mental health
- Learning Disabilit
About us
Working for your Organization
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a Centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The minimum entry requirements are:
- You MUST have the following qualifications on application to the course:
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or equivalent.
- OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2) or equivalent.
- You will need to provide all of your certificates for your qualifications
More details of information covered on the course can be found here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nursing-associate-nmc-2018-v1-1
Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship Route) (bolton.ac.uk)
Further information on how Nursing Associates are regulated can be found here:
https://www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/our-role/who-we-regulate/nursing-associates/
Details of the role and entry requirements are here:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/roles-nursing/nursing-associate
Nursing Associate Stories can be accessed here:
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/Nursing-Support-Workers/Trainee-nursing-associates/TNA-case-studies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The minimum entry requirements are:
- You MUST have the following qualifications on application to the course:
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or equivalent.
- OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2) or equivalent.
- You will need to provide all of your certificates for your qualifications
More details of information covered on the course can be found here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nursing-associate-nmc-2018-v1-1
Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship Route) (bolton.ac.uk)
Further information on how Nursing Associates are regulated can be found here:
https://www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/our-role/who-we-regulate/nursing-associates/
Details of the role and entry requirements are here:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/roles-nursing/nursing-associate
Nursing Associate Stories can be accessed here:
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/Nursing-Support-Workers/Trainee-nursing-associates/TNA-case-studies
Person Specification
Qualifications, Personal statement
Essential
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in Maths OR Functional skills L2 in Maths
- Commitment to completing the Foundation Degree Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in English OR Functional skills L2 English
Person Specification
Qualifications, Personal statement
Essential
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in Maths OR Functional skills L2 in Maths
- Commitment to completing the Foundation Degree Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in English OR Functional skills L2 English
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).
