Job summary
Five year Nursing Apprenticeship in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing leading to BSc (hons) degree and NMC Registration.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a new, five year registered nursing degree apprenticeship programme opportunity as an alternative to a traditional university route. Successful applicants will meet the minimum entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of 112 UCAS points and will be earning an annual salary of £20,669 in the first year, rising to £21,730 years 2-5 Inc. over the five years of study.
All university fees are paid by the organisation, adding to the attractiveness of achieving a first level degree and leading to professional registration at zero cost to the individual.
The degree level nursing apprenticeship has been in place for three years to support staff already employed within CNTW and we are now widening out this opportunity to individuals who wish to develop a career in nursing but by an alternative route.
Main duties of the job
If you meet the entry requirements, have aspirations of being a registered nurse and you embrace new ways of studying and gaining experience combined with a working life and a steady income, applying for this opportunity could be the best decision you will ever make.
Successful applicants will complete three months of paid employment with CNTW prior to the commencement of the apprenticeship programme to gain practical work-experience and real-life hands-on experience of nursing.
For further information please email RNDA@cntw.nhs.uk
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3rd May2023
Closing date : 31st May 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3rd May2023
Closing date : 31st May 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Meets the entry requirements of minimum 112 UCAS points supported by 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science
- Equivalent qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis and must meet the NMC requirements
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Record keeping skills
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Work or volunteering experience
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible
- Approachable
- Open to change
- Confident
- Robust
- Motivated
- Demonstrates respect dignity and integrity
- Embraces diversity
- Team worker
- Commitment to development and training
- Demonstrate commitment to the Trust's vision and values
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Open and honest
- Trustworthy
- Commitment to further development and training
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Meets the entry requirements of minimum 112 UCAS points supported by 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science
- Equivalent qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis and must meet the NMC requirements
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Record keeping skills
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Work or volunteering experience
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible
- Approachable
- Open to change
- Confident
- Robust
- Motivated
- Demonstrates respect dignity and integrity
- Embraces diversity
- Team worker
- Commitment to development and training
- Demonstrate commitment to the Trust's vision and values
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Open and honest
- Trustworthy
- Commitment to further development and training
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).
