Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit Trainee Nursing Associates across the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Internal applications are welcomed from existing employees who must be willing to work 37.5 hours, be in a Band 2 or 3 HCA role and be available to begin training on 18th September 2023. The training period will be offered at Band 3 and upon successful completion of the 2-year programme staff will be able to progress to a Band 4 Nursing Associate position. There are multiple posts available across the Trust.
Successful candidates will be required to attend Teesside University (Darlington Campus) 1 day per week over the 24 month period of the programme to complete a Foundation Degree qualification. As part of the course trainees have a variety of placements allocated and there will be an expectation for trainees to work across other areas of practice including placements Close to Home and At Home, which will involve some requirement for travel. If community is a preferred option, then a driving license will be necessary. Support will be provided for personal development, academic progression and clinical skills development throughout the programme.
- Interview date: 7 June 2023
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements detailed in the person specification and have clinical healthcare experience. Evidence of GCSE or Key Skills Level 2 Maths and English qualifications must be brought to interview otherwise you will not be eligible for interview.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. They will work as part of a team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
To demonstrate proficient attitudes and behaviors compatible with NHS Values.
During the training programme the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of the Nursing Associate within the service and through the completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The successful candidate will be based 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. They will work, as an employee and apprentice and will work towards the 'Standards of Proficiency' which are set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Successful completion of this apprenticeship will meet the education requirements for registration with the NMC.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
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.
The Nursing Associate training programme 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 Training Programme
- Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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.
The Nursing Associate training programme 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 Training Programme
- Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
All criteria
Essential
- oGCSEs Grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English
- oDemonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- oAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- oUnderstanding 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
- oEvidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
- oIntermediate IT skills
- oAbility to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
Desirable
- oQualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- oEssential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
- oPrevious experience of working within a health / care setting
- oUnderstanding of evidence based practice
- oCompletion of an HCA development programme
Person Specification
All criteria
Essential
- oGCSEs Grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English
- oDemonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- oAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- oUnderstanding 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
- oEvidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
- oIntermediate IT skills
- oAbility to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
Desirable
- oQualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- oEssential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
- oPrevious experience of working within a health / care setting
- oUnderstanding of evidence based practice
- oCompletion of an HCA development programme
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).
