Job summary
Fantastic opportunity to train as a Registered Mental Health Nurse - earn while you learn!!
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a well-established, forward thinking organisation with a real vision for making a positive difference to people in our care, and support for its staff.
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to undertake a degree level apprenticeship to become a fully registered mental health nurse.
You will learn new skills, study a BSc Mental Health Nursing degree and develop as an individual, all whilst earning a salary. If you've recently studied psychology or health and social and are considering how you can start your career, then maybe mental health nursing is the pathway for you to follow.
The role will require a mixture of theoretical study at degree level, with attendance at the University of Lincoln and practice time within services. As an apprentice, it means you will be employed on a permanent contract, but to remain employed, you will successfully complete the nursing degree apprenticeship.
On completion of your degree studies, you will be a registered mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and will be offered a registered nurse position within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role and apprenticeship. The Apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Registered Nurse (Mental Health) through successful completion of BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health). They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Registered Nurse (Mental Health) within the service and through completion of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health).
The Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.
At the end of the apprenticeship, the Registered Nurse (Mental Health) will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
The overall outcome from the Apprenticeship is a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) that is fit to practice in the range of settings appropriate to the Trust as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.
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 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, 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. 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 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.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Apprentice 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 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Apprenticeship Programme
Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and BSc (Hons)/ Level 6 within agreed timeframes. Seeks support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered
Work in partnership with practice supervisors and practice assessor to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives
Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements
Act as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace. Recognising and either directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed
Undertake reviews each three months with their employer and education team to review their progress in the apprenticeship programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Apprentice 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 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) Apprenticeship Programme
Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and BSc (Hons)/ Level 6 within agreed timeframes. Seeks support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered
Work in partnership with practice supervisors and practice assessor to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives
Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements
Act as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace. Recognising and either directly challenging or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed
Undertake reviews each three months with their employer and education team to review their progress in the apprenticeship programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A - Levels: BBC
- Or, International Baccalaureate: 29 Points overall
- Or, BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit
- Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
- Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs Grade 6-9 (A-C) including Maths, English and Science, or equivalent qualifications, such as Functional Skills Level 2.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent academic learning
Experience
Essential
- A desire to work within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of contemporary health and social care issues, and the nature of nursing in a public health context
- Experience of working in a health or care setting
Skills
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A - Levels: BBC
- Or, International Baccalaureate: 29 Points overall
- Or, BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit
- Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
- Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs Grade 6-9 (A-C) including Maths, English and Science, or equivalent qualifications, such as Functional Skills Level 2.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent academic learning
Experience
Essential
- A desire to work within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of contemporary health and social care issues, and the nature of nursing in a public health context
- Experience of working in a health or care setting
Skills
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
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.
