Job summary
Do you dream of a career in Nursing?
Are you caring, compassionate, courageous, and committed?
Then follow your dreams and use your talents by training and studying with us at Torbay NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with our university provider, to become a Registered Nurse!
At Torbay hospital we are dedicated to the professional development of our staff and we welcome all who are fully invested in their commitment to train to join our future nursing workforce. We are proud of the success of our apprenticeship programme, and we are passionate about widening access to higher education and professional registration.
This unique and exciting opportunity will offer you the chance to study with our chosen university provider and gain a (BSc) degree in Adult Nursing. You will do this without incurring student debt whilst earning a progressive and competitive salary. You will be a full-time student completing theory and practice hours in line with university and NMC requirements over a full-time three-year programme.
Learning delivery will encompass all practical and theoretical elements of an NMC approved nursing programme this includes university campus, online, simulation and virtual learning. You will also undertake clinical placements in a range of environments across our Integrated Care Organisation to gain the practical skills required and how we support our patients across Health and Social Care.
Main duties of the job
You will be based as an employee within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust under the line management of Clinical Education as a `base area` and will experience working in clinical placements in order that you gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts alongside an academic programme enabling you to fulfil all the requirements of the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).
During the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the programme within the contract period. You are required to be familiar with and abide by the NMC code of professional conduct as the professional registering body, at all times, from the start of training and throughout the programme.
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay is a forward-thinking progressive hospital with an ethos that we all bring experience and knowledge that challenge us to think differently. As such we pride ourselves in enabling staff across the organisation to progress to achieve their full potential, making a positive difference to their lives and those they care for.
Working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, across the Trust, you will be making meaningful difference to the patients you care for and their experience. You will have access to an unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge and skills from highly experienced clinicians across a wide range of acute and community settings to develop your practice and professional growth to attain NMC registration.
You will be supported throughout the programme by the Clinical Education team with regular supportive reviews throughout the year with the RNDA Lead and have access to student supervision, library, and training services.
We are keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about compassionate, patient centred care and have the focus and desire to start their career in nursing with Torbay Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be based as an employee within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust under the line management of Clinical Education as a `base area` and will experience working in clinical placements in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts alongside an academic programme enabling them to fulfil all the requirements of the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).
During the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the programme within the contract period. You are required to be familiar with and abide by the NMC code of professional conduct as the professional registering body, at all times, from the start of training and throughout the programme.
At the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nurse and will work to a nationally recognised Code of Conduct.
You will have an apprenticeship agreement approved by both Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Higher Education Institute (HEI). You will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On successful completion of all programme and apprenticeship requirements, you will be eligible to apply to join the NMC Register as a BSc Adult Registered Nurse.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be based as an employee within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust under the line management of Clinical Education as a `base area` and will experience working in clinical placements in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts alongside an academic programme enabling them to fulfil all the requirements of the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).
During the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the programme within the contract period. You are required to be familiar with and abide by the NMC code of professional conduct as the professional registering body, at all times, from the start of training and throughout the programme.
At the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nurse and will work to a nationally recognised Code of Conduct.
You will have an apprenticeship agreement approved by both Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Higher Education Institute (HEI). You will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On successful completion of all programme and apprenticeship requirements, you will be eligible to apply to join the NMC Register as a BSc Adult Registered Nurse.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE Mathematics and English Grade C/4 or above oFunctional skills Level 2 Mathematics and English will be considered as an alternative to GCSE as specified by ESFA
- Plus one of the following Level 3 qualifications: UCAS tariff: 104 - 120 UCAS points from a minimum of two A levels health or science preferred but not essential (excluding General Studies) OR: Access Course: Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass with minimum 45 credits at Level 3, 33 at merit/distinction which must include 15 Level 3 credits in Science/Social Science / Psychology/Sociology OR: BTEC National Diploma: in a science or health related subject OR: International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include a minimum of two higher level at 4 (preferably from Biology/Human Biology/Applied Science). If overseas and have not studied English within IB - Must have IELTS: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements OR: Extended Foundation Degree: Science
- Any other relevant non-traditional criteria are considered on an individual basis
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Evidence of study within the past 5 years
Knowledge
Essential
- oInsight into the role and responsibilities of a Degree Nurse Apprentice
- oHas the ability to recognise their own limitations
- oUnderstanding of Confidentiality
- oEvidence of importance of Every Contact Counts in relation to Health Promotion and Wellbeing
- oExcellent communication skills; written, verbal, nonverbal and electronic
- oPassion for delivering high quality safe care
- oAbility to maintain clear and professional boundaries/ relationships at all times
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of basic physiology, normal vital signs, and nutritional requirements
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work as an individual or as part of a team
- oUnderstand how equality and diversity issues impact patients, visitors and staff
Skills
Essential
- oExperience of dealing with the public
- oHealth and social care experience, including personal experience, work experience, volunteering or clinical practice
- oHas the ability to recognise when situations require reporting and escalating to a senior person
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE Mathematics and English Grade C/4 or above oFunctional skills Level 2 Mathematics and English will be considered as an alternative to GCSE as specified by ESFA
- Plus one of the following Level 3 qualifications: UCAS tariff: 104 - 120 UCAS points from a minimum of two A levels health or science preferred but not essential (excluding General Studies) OR: Access Course: Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass with minimum 45 credits at Level 3, 33 at merit/distinction which must include 15 Level 3 credits in Science/Social Science / Psychology/Sociology OR: BTEC National Diploma: in a science or health related subject OR: International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include a minimum of two higher level at 4 (preferably from Biology/Human Biology/Applied Science). If overseas and have not studied English within IB - Must have IELTS: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements OR: Extended Foundation Degree: Science
- Any other relevant non-traditional criteria are considered on an individual basis
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Evidence of study within the past 5 years
Knowledge
Essential
- oInsight into the role and responsibilities of a Degree Nurse Apprentice
- oHas the ability to recognise their own limitations
- oUnderstanding of Confidentiality
- oEvidence of importance of Every Contact Counts in relation to Health Promotion and Wellbeing
- oExcellent communication skills; written, verbal, nonverbal and electronic
- oPassion for delivering high quality safe care
- oAbility to maintain clear and professional boundaries/ relationships at all times
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of basic physiology, normal vital signs, and nutritional requirements
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work as an individual or as part of a team
- oUnderstand how equality and diversity issues impact patients, visitors and staff
Skills
Essential
- oExperience of dealing with the public
- oHealth and social care experience, including personal experience, work experience, volunteering or clinical practice
- oHas the ability to recognise when situations require reporting and escalating to a senior person
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.
