Job summary
Have you always wanted to become a Mental Health Nurse but did not think it would be possible?
Do you want to be a Nursing Associate and then continue your development to become a Registered Mental Health Nurse?
Are you ready for academic study?
If so, the following post is for you.
In association with the University of Lincoln, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) would like to offer the opportunity to become a Nursing Associate Apprentice and complete a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree. The course is a full time role over a 2 year period and commences September 2023.
To be eligible to apply for an Apprentice Nursing Associate position, you must have Maths and English at GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2, experience of working within health and social care, demonstrate commitment to learning and education and above all, show compassion in everything you do.
If your qualifications are from outside the UK please provide a Naric comparability statement, to demonstrate the equivalent qualification. You must be available for the whole of the two year timetable and must only take holiday when the timetable allows.
Main duties of the job
As an Apprentice you would be employed by your hub team within LPFT (Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust) Adult Inpatient Services over the full 2 years of the course. Your placements will be across the whole of the Lincolnshire health and social care system but for this opportunity we are looking for applications from those specifically interested in working in Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services with the longer term ambition of becoming a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
The weekly course timetable includes 22.5hrs within your host area, 7.5hrs at university and 7.5hrs as protected learning time. For further information on the course please refer to the university of Lincoln website https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/nurasouf/
For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Sally Reece (Clinical Lead - Nursing Apprenticeships)
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services.
This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Apprentice you will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
- Work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Apprentice you will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
- Work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C or Grade 9-4 in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (to be evidenced by a test if relevant qualifications not available)
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
Skills & Competences
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C or Grade 9-4 in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (to be evidenced by a test if relevant qualifications not available)
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
Skills & Competences
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
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).
