Job summary
Trainee Nurse Associates
24 month training period leading to a permanent role
Salary:AfC Band 3 while training -'Band 4' after successful completion of the training (24 month training period) and registration with NMC
Positions available in:
Medicine Division -
DRI
Ward 16
Gresley Unit
Ward 20
Ward 21
Ward 24
AMU
Surgery & Cancer Division -
DRI
Ward S10
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate has been developed to sit alongside existing registered nurses and nursing care support workers, in both health and social care. The Nursing Associate role offers opportunities for health care workers to progress into nursing roles. This exciting role can provide a real benefit to the nursing and care workforce across a range of settings and play a key role in the delivery of patient care with safety at its heart.
This exciting opportunity is being offered as part of a partnership with other regional health care organisations and will enable you to be part of a 24 month work based learning programme, delivered in conjunction with The University of Sheffield to achieve a Foundation Degree and become a qualified Nursing Associate. The 24 month Higher Apprenticeship programme will include placements in hospital, near to home and home settings these may be outside the organisation. Successful candidates will be expected to travel to placements throughout the programme and attend academic sessions delivered virtually and in the University classroom.
About us
We are seeking individuals with experience of working within acute health care delivery. If you have a compassionate and caring attitude and are motivated, enthusiastic and interested in developing your career within the health service then this may be the course for you. This is a training role, supporting progression to a permanent qualified Nursing Associate position at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals, for those who complete the full programme and NMC transition. Successful candidates will be expected to remain with the Trust for a minimum of 18 month on completion of the programme, within a nurse associate role.
In order to meet the academic requirements of the course the entry criteria for the posts are:
- Previous experience of working in an acute health and social care setting
- Care Certificate or evidence of experience in care
- Experience of providing care
- English and maths at GCSE A- C (4-9) or Functional skills Maths and English at level 2 (certificates must be provided at interview) or youwill not be interviewed
- Up to date mandatory training and PDR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Internal Applicants (DBTH Staff) must have letter of recommendations from both ward / department manager & matron submitted to the recruitment team prior to the closing date.
The email address for recruitment is dbth.recruitment@nhs.net
Successful candidatesmust attend a orientation day at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, on date to be confirmed prior to commencement of the course. In addition youmustbe available to attend the pre-induction day at the University of Sheffield on thedate to be confirmed. You will need to be able to start the programme on 2nd October 2023.
Please note: Some of your Annual leave may be fixed around your plan of study and remaining annual leave to be taken as per local procedure.
- 1st Academic assessments will be held face to face on the 26th June 2023 at Doncaster Royal Infirmary 9am till 12 noon
Interviews will be held on 7th July 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Internal Applicants (DBTH Staff) must have letter of recommendations from both ward / department manager & matron submitted to the recruitment team prior to the closing date.
The email address for recruitment is dbth.recruitment@nhs.net
Successful candidatesmust attend a orientation day at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, on date to be confirmed prior to commencement of the course. In addition youmustbe available to attend the pre-induction day at the University of Sheffield on thedate to be confirmed. You will need to be able to start the programme on 2nd October 2023.
Please note: Some of your Annual leave may be fixed around your plan of study and remaining annual leave to be taken as per local procedure.
- 1st Academic assessments will be held face to face on the 26th June 2023 at Doncaster Royal Infirmary 9am till 12 noon
Interviews will be held on 7th July 2023.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community health & social care setting in a clinical role.
- In date statutory essential training.
Desirable
- Currently working at DBTH
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 24 month programme
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Nursing Associate role in relation to the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Communicate factual information in a timely Manner
- Has the ability to Communicate at all levels. Effective organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise workload with supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues. Understanding of health and well-being in relation to health promotion and prevention.
- Understanding of evidence based practice. Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
- Evidence of involvement in supporting/developing less experienced staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community health & social care setting in a clinical role.
- In date statutory essential training.
Desirable
- Currently working at DBTH
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 24 month programme
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).
- Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Nursing Associate role in relation to the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Communicate factual information in a timely Manner
- Has the ability to Communicate at all levels. Effective organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise workload with supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues. Understanding of health and well-being in relation to health promotion and prevention.
- Understanding of evidence based practice. Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
- Evidence of involvement in supporting/developing less experienced staff.
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).
