Trainee Nurse Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role

The Nursing Associate role is a new role that will sit alongside existing registered nurses and nursing care support workers- to deliver hands-on care for patients. The role will bridge the gap between health and care support workers, who have a care certificate and graduate registered nurses and offers opportunities for health care assistants to progress into nursing roles

As a trainee for this role you will be full time for 2 years. The education will be provided by University of Lincoln and will lead to a Diploma in Higher Education : Level 5

If successful you will:

• Have the opportunity to study for a fully funded 2 year Diploma in HE Level 5
• Gain both academic and work-based learning, supporting you to develop your skills and knowledge
• Undertake a number of placements across a diverse range of specialisms and venues
• Be provided with support during your practice placements and during your time at the University of Lincoln
• Have the opportunity to take part in a brand new, innovative programme, offering hands on practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge
• Be able to continue on the Nursing Career Development Pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse if successful

Annual leave will only be able to be taken at times when there is no planned curricula activity, and these times are evenly spread across the 2 year programme.

You must be committed to working a full range of shifts.

100% Course attendance is mandatory

What were looking for

The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers so evidence of study is vital.

The entry criteria includes the following, although a more comprehensive list is available from the supporting Job description

As a prerequisite you will: MUST have GCSEs Grade A* C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent - certificates will be requested Have relevant and demonstrable experience in a health/ Social care setting Be able and willing to travel across different care settings and sites delivered by us and those of our partner Trusts Demonstrate both our Trust values and the Six C's Be keen to champion outstanding care

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Values Based Recruitment session which will consist of an interview exercise and 1:1 interview. Normal recruitment checks will also be required including evidencing your qualification certificates so please ensure you have these handy to speed up the recruitment process. If successful, you will then be put forward for a second interview at University of Lincoln, and if successful offered a place on the course which is expected to start beginning of 2022.

Benefits

In return, we will support your personal development and continued professional development, and offer you to be part of our team. The NHS also offers one of the most competitive benefits package with regards to Annual Leave, Pensions and a comprehensive range of NHS Discounts.

Equality statement

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and improving working lives. We welcome applications from members of the minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. All applications will be treated on merit. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Math's GCSE A*-C/4-9 or functional skills level 2
• English GCSE A*-C/4-9 or functional skills level 2

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Previous and recent experience in a hospital setti

Desirable

• Completion of an Health Care Support Worker development programme
• Ability and understanding to seek advice when needed

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding 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
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
• Shown an insight into their own strengths and development needs

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Evidence of self-directed learning

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

All sites

Lincoln/ Boston/ Grantham

LN2 5QY

Employer's website

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