Job summary
Do you have an aspiration to be a Nurse? Have you been part of the Cadet Nurse scheme and want to take the next step in becoming a Nurse? Are you looking for a change in your career? Is this now 'Your time' to follow your dream in Nursing? Have you left school but don't want a traditional University route to become a Nurse?
We have a really exciting opportunity in Milton Keynes to join our Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) programme that allows you to learn, work and earn all at the same time and qualify as a Registered Nurse with no course fees to pay back.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) is an employer led programme, spread across 3 - 4 years, that offers a flexible route into becoming a nurse (subject to University approval). The Apprenticeship allows you to gain experience working as a Health Care Support Worker, whilst studying at University.
RNDA appointment dependant on the successful interview with both CNWL and the University which are separate processes.
Applicants must be able to work shift patterns inclusive of weekend working and nights which are on a pro rata basis.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
The post-holder will be employed as a Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and one of the main responsibilities of the post-holder will be to complete their apprenticeship successfully. This will include:
Attending the university delivering the apprenticeship
Completing all assignments and exams successfully
Completing all placements successfully including working within your scope of competence but also putting your learning as a Nursing degree apprentice into practice during placements
Attend all tri-partite meetings with your university advisors and Trust links
Adhering to the NMC Code of Practice at all times
You will also be an employee of CNWL and when not at university or completing supernumerary placements you will be expected to work as a Health care Support Worker (HCSW) and duties will include:
To provide planned, delegated nursing care to patients in their own homes or other settings as appropriate.
To demonstrate independent working without direct supervision.
To participate in shared care with other agencies, services as required.
Provide accurate feedback on patient care to the District Nurse and team.
About us
In return we can offer:
- flexible working
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave
- an attractive pension scheme (including a tax-free lump sum on retirement and family benefits for dependants; ill health retirement benefits; and life assurance cover of twice your annual pay).
- Employee Assistance programme: a free and confidential service to help with personal life
- Staying Well at Work service for tailored employment related support to staff with severe and long term mental health problems
- Physio Med: an education zone, advice line and treatment service for staff
- Staff Wellbeing Zone for free and confidential online health and wellbeing programmes
- The Recovery College: offers a range of health and wellbeing courses for staff
- A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) NetworkDisabled Employees Network
- Lived Experience of Mental Health Staff Network
- Carers at Work Network
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BME)
- Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits: You can save money on your weekly food shops, household bills, toiletries, and cosmetics, cinema tickets, meals out and holidays or weekend breaks.
- Salary sacrifice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Nursing Degree Apprentice your key responsibilities will include:
Attending the university delivering the apprenticeship and ensuring that if you are sick or have any unplanned absences that you inform both the university and your line manager in the Trust
Completing all assignments and exams successfully
Completing all placements successfully including working within your scope of competence but also putting your learning as a Nursing degree apprentice into practice during placements
Attend all tri-partite meetings with your university advisors and Trust links
Asking for support either form the university of your line manager if you have any difficulties
As a health care support worker you will be expected to:
Carry out delegated clinical work from the nursing team.
Have knowledge and understanding of current infection control issues and apply universal precautions.
Recognise clinical and nursing needs of patients, carers and family, and reports these to the District Nurse and team.
Refer and liaise with other agencies and professionals as appropriate for patient need.
Encourage patients towards self-care and independence.
Professional:
Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice at all times
Attend in-service and professional training as required
Participate in Clinical Supervision and Clinical update
Assist in teaching and support to students
Keep accurate written and computerised records
Participate in team meetings and group discussions.
The following responsibilities are applicable to all Health Care Support Workers and most other staff members:
1. Maintain the highest standards of care and service, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole.
2. Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local code of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body.
3. Take responsibility for attending and participating in all mandatory & essential training to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the trust and/or safety and wellbeing of other staff and the patients you provide services for.
4. Participate in the appraisal process on a minimum of an annual basis in accordance with the Personal Development Review Policy to explore and identify development needs to ensure that you are able to fulfil your job role and meet all objectives set through the process.
5. Abide by locally agreed policies and procedures and ensure you familiarise themselves with such policies which can be found on the trust intranet our preferred method of communication. Staff who cannot access the intranet should contact their line manager.
6. Participates in Clinical Supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Nursing Degree Apprentice your key responsibilities will include:
Attending the university delivering the apprenticeship and ensuring that if you are sick or have any unplanned absences that you inform both the university and your line manager in the Trust
Completing all assignments and exams successfully
Completing all placements successfully including working within your scope of competence but also putting your learning as a Nursing degree apprentice into practice during placements
Attend all tri-partite meetings with your university advisors and Trust links
Asking for support either form the university of your line manager if you have any difficulties
As a health care support worker you will be expected to:
Carry out delegated clinical work from the nursing team.
Have knowledge and understanding of current infection control issues and apply universal precautions.
Recognise clinical and nursing needs of patients, carers and family, and reports these to the District Nurse and team.
Refer and liaise with other agencies and professionals as appropriate for patient need.
Encourage patients towards self-care and independence.
Professional:
Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice at all times
Attend in-service and professional training as required
Participate in Clinical Supervision and Clinical update
Assist in teaching and support to students
Keep accurate written and computerised records
Participate in team meetings and group discussions.
The following responsibilities are applicable to all Health Care Support Workers and most other staff members:
1. Maintain the highest standards of care and service, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole.
2. Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local code of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body.
3. Take responsibility for attending and participating in all mandatory & essential training to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the trust and/or safety and wellbeing of other staff and the patients you provide services for.
4. Participate in the appraisal process on a minimum of an annual basis in accordance with the Personal Development Review Policy to explore and identify development needs to ensure that you are able to fulfil your job role and meet all objectives set through the process.
5. Abide by locally agreed policies and procedures and ensure you familiarise themselves with such policies which can be found on the trust intranet our preferred method of communication. Staff who cannot access the intranet should contact their line manager.
6. Participates in Clinical Supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- L2 Maths and English or equivalent (GCSE level 3 or above)
Desirable
- L3 qualification or equivalent to be determined by the university
Key skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise a changing workload
- Ability to follow procedural guidance
Desirable
- Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others
Experience
Desirable
- 6-12 months previous experience in a Health Care Assistant role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- L2 Maths and English or equivalent (GCSE level 3 or above)
Desirable
- L3 qualification or equivalent to be determined by the university
Key skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise a changing workload
- Ability to follow procedural guidance
Desirable
- Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others
Experience
Desirable
- 6-12 months previous experience in a Health Care Assistant role
Additional information
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).
