Student Nursing Associate

Job summary

We are recruiting a Student Nursing Associate (formally Trainee Nursing Associate) to work within our Rotherham Care group. This means that your base placement will be within Kingfisher Ward, and upon registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) you will be allocated a Nursing Associate role within Kingfisher.

This apprenticeship opportunity is being offered as part of a partnership with other regional health care organisations and will enable you to be part of a two-year work-based learning programme, delivered in conjunction with the course provider. Successful candidates on completion of the apprenticeship will be awarded a Level 5 Foundation Degree and become a qualified Nursing Associate which includes NMC registration. The two-year Higher Apprenticeship programme will include up to two base placements plus short alternative placements in our other services or partner organisations across the ICS (Integrated Care System) within a variety of settings. Successful candidates will be expected to travel to placements throughout the programme and to the course providers base for taught sessions where required.

You will be expected to work 24 hours over a seven day period patterns whilst on base placement. On alternative placements you may be expected to work over a 24hr, 7 day a week shift pattern.

The successful candidate may be required to fulfil the role of a band 3 support worker prior to the Student Nursing Associate course start date of 31st March 2025

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We are seeking individuals with experience of working within health care delivery. If you have a compassionate attitude and are interested in developing your career within the health service, then this may be the course for you

To meet the academic requirements of the course the entry criteria for the posts are:

o Minimum age 18

o Previous experience of working in a health/social care setting

o 100% compliant on MAST Training (internal applicants only)

o English and Maths at GCSE A-C (4-9) or Functional Skills Maths and English at level 2 - if invited to interview evidence of Maths and English qualifications MUST be provided, if evidence is not provided applicants will not progress to the next stage of recruitment.

o Please review the attached document "Apprenticeship Funding Eligibility", to ensure that you meet any additional required funding criteria.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf