Job summary
In partnership with the University of Bolton, 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 April 2024.
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 8th December 2023 and cannot be changed.
Candidates who are shortlisted must provide evidence of the relevant certificates/qualifications (see below) prior to interview, you will be informed how to complete this via email.
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 Disability
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have a CQC rating as good overall and we have some key areas of outstanding practice with an outstanding rating for being well led at every level.
Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offer a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The minimum entry requirements are:
- 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
The minimum entry requirements are:
- 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
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health
- Evidence of knowledge around apprenticeships
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
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health
- Evidence of knowledge around apprenticeships
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).
