South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA)

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Job summary

Internal secondment applications are welcomed from existing employees of South Tees hospitals NHS foundation trust for this exciting opportunity. All applicants for this programme must be working a minimum of 36 hours in an AfC band 2 or 3 healthcare assistant role and be available to attend the two-day Teesside university induction in September 2023 (exact dates will be released nearer the time). The trainee nursing associate apprenticeship is a two-year education programme, working towards becoming a registered nursing associate with a foundation degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between South Tees hospitals NHS foundation trust and an approved higher education institute (HEI).

The trainee nursing associate (TNA) secondment period will be offered at AfC band 3 and upon successful completion of the 2-year programme staff will qualify as a registered nursing associate, and be able to apply for / accept an AfC band 4 nursing associate position.

The trainee nursing associate will be based, as a paid employee, within South Tees hospitals NHS foundation trust. Whilst they will be allocated to one specific area, they will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the nursing and midwifery council (NMC) requirements.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will be required to attend Teesside University (Darlington campus) one day per week over the 24-month period of the programme to complete a Foundation Degree qualification. There will be an expectation for secondees to work across other areas of practice including with community nursing teams, community hospitals, mental health wards (TEWV) and in hospital localities linked to your area of practice. This programme will involve some requirement for travel; the ability to attend placements anywhere within South Tees hospitals NHS foundation trust is essential. The trainee nursing associate may be required to travel to all sites within the trust, as well as some external placement areas.

Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements detailed in the person specification. The following must be presented at interview, or the candidates cannot be interviewed:

  • Certified evidence of maths and English (GCSE C+ or L2). you will need to bring your ID and Qualifications on the 25th May to Education and practice development team.
  • Evidence of photographic identification (passport or driving licence);
  • Proof of address
  • Written statement of support from your ward / area manager (using downloaded documentation). If you are unable to present your statement of support at interview we cannot interview you

Further evidence of study, although not essential, would be desirable.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the introductory leadership and improvement programmes that the Trust delivers. After you complete this training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities.

Details

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-5147402

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (must be able to present certificates at interview)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 (must be able to present certificate at interview)
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (must be able to present certificates at interview)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 (must be able to present certificate at interview)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Trainee nursing associates support

Education and practice development team

stees.educationpracticedevelopment@nhs.net

01642854062

Details

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-5147402

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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