Job summary
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are able to offer 2 fully funded Learning Disability Nurse Degree apprenticeships to commence at Chester University in September 2023.
These exciting posts are open to applicants with a minimum of 6 months recent experience in a health and clinical based role.
This Higher Apprenticeship in Nursing allows you to study for a BN degree and you can register with the NMC as a nurse. Apprenticeships are required by the NMC to complete 4600 hours: 2300 in theory and 2300 in practice. This is a full time course over 3 years. You will be paid at band 3 agenda for change.
Please be aware that these positions will be dependent on confirmation of a viable number of applicants to take up this opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You will spend time in a diverse range of placements throughout the programme.
Will be subject to an end point assessment which must e completed within the programme and you will have to go through a gateway board process to achieve the award.
Methods of teaching and learning include lectures, seminars, tutorials, e-learning, practice-based workshops, practice in skills suites, practice simulation, practice placements, and self and guided study. As a prerequisite you will:
Have Maths and English GSCE at C/4 or above or equivalent such as Level 2 Functional Skills.
We ask for 112 UCAS points from GCE A levels or equivalent. More information can be found at https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/registered-nurse-degree-apprenticeship
We consider learning gained elsewhere whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study.
Have relevant knowledge of the health setting that the post applies to.
Be able and willing to travel across the CWP sites and those of our partner Trusts.
Demonstrate both Trust values and the six C's.
Be keen to champion person centred care.
Have original documents for said qualifications and ID available for submission on request to the University and Trust.
DBS required.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Bronze' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have Maths and English GSCE at C/4 or above or equivalent such as Level 2 Functional Skills
- Meets the entry requirements for University (see attached documents) All qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis
- Have a vocational qualification at Level 3 e.g. NVQ Level 3 or be able to demonstrate an equivalent leve of knowledge or experience
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Must undergo training as required
- Need to complete and pass all course modules and clinical competencies within contract period
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of :- - Principles of infection prevention and control - Customer relations - Maintaining a safe environment - Emergency procedures - Equity and diversity
Desirable
- Open to other learning opportunities within the Trust
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months recent experience in a health and clinical based role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have Maths and English GSCE at C/4 or above or equivalent such as Level 2 Functional Skills
- Meets the entry requirements for University (see attached documents) All qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis
- Have a vocational qualification at Level 3 e.g. NVQ Level 3 or be able to demonstrate an equivalent leve of knowledge or experience
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Must undergo training as required
- Need to complete and pass all course modules and clinical competencies within contract period
- Insight into role and responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of :- - Principles of infection prevention and control - Customer relations - Maintaining a safe environment - Emergency procedures - Equity and diversity
Desirable
- Open to other learning opportunities within the Trust
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months recent experience in a health and clinical based 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.
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.
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).
