Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Associate Apprentice

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivering care on the Isle of Wight is delighted to be able to offer a Registered Nurse Associate Apprenticeship.

Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to become caring, compassionate professionals who uphold the values of the NHS and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards for Nursing Associates.

Through undertaking a variety of diverse clinical placements, combined with a rigorous academic programme, our apprentice nurses will develop and deliver skilled, evidence-based care in partnership with patients, families, and communities.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the Registered Nurse Associate Apprentice will become a Registered Nurse Associate, accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Council and (NMC) Code. They will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nurse Associate.

Main duties of the job

*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 their practice assessor and supervisor/s to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Registered Nurse Associate Apprenticeship programme.

*Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Registered Nurse Associate Apprenticeship programme.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Annex 21/Annex 30 Training Salary to be applied

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-8819

Job locations

The Barracks

The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway

Sandown

Isle of Wight

PO36 9EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Achieved Maths and English GCSE grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent, for example Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2.
*Evidence of completed study applicable to Healthcare at Level 2.
Examples include Care Certificate, NVQ or similar, care worker development programme etc..
*Right to Work in UK for the full duration of the Apprenticeship, and meeting all entry criteria defined by the University and National Apprenticeship Framework.
*Satisfactory references from your Manager or Academic Tutor covering the last 3 years .

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of recent healthcare experience in an appropriate setting on a regular basis such as a health care, social care, voluntary, informal or independent provider.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Evidence of a consistent, positive and motivated aptitude.
*Able to plan and work independently, and seek out additional learning opportunities.
*Awareness of the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Code (2018).
*A commitment to delivering high quality, evidence based, patient centred care.
*Ability to communicate with breadth and clarity in the English language.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Emotional and psychological resilience aligned with the expectations of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Achieved Maths and English GCSE grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent, for example Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2.
*Evidence of completed study applicable to Healthcare at Level 2.
Examples include Care Certificate, NVQ or similar, care worker development programme etc..
*Right to Work in UK for the full duration of the Apprenticeship, and meeting all entry criteria defined by the University and National Apprenticeship Framework.
*Satisfactory references from your Manager or Academic Tutor covering the last 3 years .

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of recent healthcare experience in an appropriate setting on a regular basis such as a health care, social care, voluntary, informal or independent provider.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Evidence of a consistent, positive and motivated aptitude.
*Able to plan and work independently, and seek out additional learning opportunities.
*Awareness of the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) Code (2018).
*A commitment to delivering high quality, evidence based, patient centred care.
*Ability to communicate with breadth and clarity in the English language.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Emotional and psychological resilience aligned with the expectations of the role.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barracks

The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway

Sandown

Isle of Wight

PO36 9EA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barracks

The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway

Sandown

Isle of Wight

PO36 9EA

Employer's website

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