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).
Main duties of the job
This
is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards the post of Registered
Nursing Associate (RNA) 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 the RNA 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 high quality 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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.
The
Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and
work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education
providers. A 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
For more information please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
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.
The
Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and
work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education
providers. A 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
For more information please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE grade C or 4 or above or equivalent functional skills level 2
- Maths GCSE grade C or 4 or above or equivalent functional skills level 2
- Internal: Level 2 Clinical support worker apprenticeship or equivalent External: Level 3 Health and Social Diploma or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience providing care
- Basic IT skills
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willingness to learn and commitment to study
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Patient focussed
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE grade C or 4 or above or equivalent functional skills level 2
- Maths GCSE grade C or 4 or above or equivalent functional skills level 2
- Internal: Level 2 Clinical support worker apprenticeship or equivalent External: Level 3 Health and Social Diploma or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience providing care
- Basic IT skills
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willingness to learn and commitment to study
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Patient focussed
- Good interpersonal and team working 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.
