Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Trainee Nursing Associate (XR03)

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Job summary

Are you ready to progress your career?

Do you want to be part of a high quality, innovative work based learning programme aimed at shaping the delivery of nursing care for the future?

Then the Trainee Nursing Associate role could be for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates (TNA) within the Adult Hospital. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient-centred care and bridging the gap between the role of the care support worker and registered nurse.

This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to earn while you learn throughout the duration of the programme.

You will be employed in a two-year Trainee Nursing Associate role on a fixed term contract at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT).

*Please note you will need to provide certified evidence of your previous qualifications before interview*

Main duties of the job

This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification.

They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and behaviours related to the role of a Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and the delivery of person-centred care.

The training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological, social, economic, spiritual and other factors while planning and delivering care.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north. Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. At Leeds Teaching Hospitals, we aim to be a fair and supportive Trust with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.

Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-052

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.

  1. The Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.

    At the end of the programme, the Trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

    The training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values , physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.

    The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.

    The trainee 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 mentor 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 Apprenticeship

    And

    Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings

    Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence required

    Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.

  1. The Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.

    At the end of the programme, the Trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

    The training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values , physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.

    The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.

    The trainee 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 mentor 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 Apprenticeship

    And

    Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings

    Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence required

    Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience providing patient care
  • ** Please clearly identify for preferred field of nursing and preferred academic provider**

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade C/4 Maths or equivalent Functional Skills level 2
  • GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent Functional Skills level 2
  • INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 2 apprenticeship/Diploma in Health and Social or related subject qualification
  • EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social or related subject qualification

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Communication skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience providing patient care
  • ** Please clearly identify for preferred field of nursing and preferred academic provider**

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade C/4 Maths or equivalent Functional Skills level 2
  • GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent Functional Skills level 2
  • INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 2 apprenticeship/Diploma in Health and Social or related subject qualification
  • EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social or related subject qualification

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Project Nurse

Alexandra Varley

alexandra.varley@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-052

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA


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