Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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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 £22,383 in the first year, rising to £22,816 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
The closing date to apply for this apprenticeship opportunity is 31st May 2024
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.
We are offering successful candidates a part time work experience for 13 weeks, with paid annual leave over the Christmas period 23rd December 2024 - 5th January 2024
The purpose of this activity is to support candidates of all ages and backgrounds understand the world of work and make decisions about their education and career and acting as a feeder into the nurse degree apprenticeship programme.
We will offer successful applicants an opportunity to gain some work experience in the following areas, allowing them to know more about their chosen career, gaining valuable practical knowledge before starting on the RNDA programme:
- Children & young People's Services
- Learning Disability Services
- Mental Health Services
- Older People Services
- Neuro Disabilities
As well as a Trust Induction at the beginning of the 13wks and a University Induction at the end, there will be 8wks of timetabled workplace activity, candidates must attend placements 2days a week, the remaining 1/2 day a week you will take part in a reflection meeting with your Education Support Nurse & these will take place via Teams & be timetabled in advance.
Date posted
19 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum in the first year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-RNDA-24
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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