Trainee Nursing Associate

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme supported by Hull University Teaching Hospitals.

As an apprentice you will develop your knowledge and work towards progression into the post of Registered Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification.

The Programme will support you to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

To 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.

As a Trainee Nursing Associate you will be expected to demonstrate the Trust's core values whilst learning the role. As an apprentice you will be fully supported by the apprenticeship team during the programme to learn and develop into the role of the registered nursing associate.

A trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in Hull University Teaching Hospitals , in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings and providers 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

About us

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-24-5981324-A

Job locations

CHH/HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Mathematics at Level 2
  • Must not already hold a qualification that accredits similar skills or knowledge at level 5 or above (i.e. previous foundation degree or higher in Health/Care)
  • You must not be in any form of formal government-funded education
  • Completion of Care Certificate (internal candidates only)

Desirable

  • Completion of Care Certificate
  • Study Skills Level 4

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of working as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative when/where appropriate
  • Commit to undertake and achieve the Trainee Nurse Associate Level 5 Apprenticeship (including the End Point Assessment
  • Understanding of the importance of promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to registered care professionals

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent training
  • Understanding of evidence based practice
  • Basic working knowledge of IT applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of effective communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently

Desirable

  • Evidence of working effectively to deadlines
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Mathematics at Level 2
  • Must not already hold a qualification that accredits similar skills or knowledge at level 5 or above (i.e. previous foundation degree or higher in Health/Care)
  • You must not be in any form of formal government-funded education
  • Completion of Care Certificate (internal candidates only)

Desirable

  • Completion of Care Certificate
  • Study Skills Level 4

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of working as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative when/where appropriate
  • Commit to undertake and achieve the Trainee Nurse Associate Level 5 Apprenticeship (including the End Point Assessment
  • Understanding of the importance of promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to registered care professionals

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent training
  • Understanding of evidence based practice
  • Basic working knowledge of IT applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of effective communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently

Desirable

  • Evidence of working effectively to deadlines

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

CHH/HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

CHH/HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursing Apprenticeship Lead

Natalie Hall

Natalie.Hall31@nhs.net

01482875875

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-24-5981324-A

Job locations

CHH/HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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