Nursing Associate Apprentice

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a caring, compassionate and highly motivated individual who is passionate about providing high quality, patient centred care?

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce that it is extending its very successful Nursing Associate Apprenticeship to external applicants.

We welcome applications for this exciting Apprenticeship from those who have a minimum of 6 months care experience in either acute/secondary care, community care, primary care, social care, or nursing home care.

The Nursing Associate role bridges the gap between health and care support workers, who have a care certificate or equivalent and registered nurses and offers opportunities for health care support workers to progress into nursing roles. This exciting role provides a real benefit to the nursing and care workforce across a range of settings and plays a key role in the delivery of patient care with safety at its heart. This role is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Main duties of the job

The Nursing Associate Apprenticeship is delivered over 2 years, in partnership with the University of York, this is referred to as the 'on-programme delivery'.

It is an integrated Foundation Degree and work-placed learning model; where the apprentice must complete the NMC's required number of hours of structured learning activities and a minimum number of clinical placements to achieve an equal balance of theory and practice learning.

Please see the attached job description and click here for further information regarding the apprenticeship programme and delivery, the NMC's Nursing Associate proficiencies, of which the apprentice will be expected to attain throughout the duration of the apprenticeship and the Apprenticeship Standard which states the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete this apprenticeship.

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About us

Our benefits

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
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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.

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £27,596 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

26 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-NAApprentice-PRE-NA

Job locations

York and Scarborough Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York and Scarborough

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the duration of the apprenticeship programme, you will be paid Band 2 £22,383 (pro rata).

On successful completion you will automatically progress into a Band 4 qualified Nursing Associate position.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Trust on Monday 15th April 2024, successful applicants will then attend an interview with the University of York, this is likely to take place on 6th or 10th June 2024.

There will be an expectation to undertake literacy and numeracy matriculation tests as part of the interview process to ascertain any support required to study at the academic Level 5.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, you will need to meet the criteria shown below in role requirements.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the duration of the apprenticeship programme, you will be paid Band 2 £22,383 (pro rata).

On successful completion you will automatically progress into a Band 4 qualified Nursing Associate position.

There will be an expectation to undertake literacy and numeracy matriculation tests as part of the interview process to ascertain any support required to study at the academic Level 5.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, you will need to meet the criteria shown below in role requirements.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of a minimum of 6 months care experience in either acute care, community care, primary care, social care, or nursing home care

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of achievement of Maths and English, at GCSE Level A - C / 4 - 9 or Functional Skills Level 2 (proof of certification of achievement will be required) or ENIC UK equivalent.
Demonstrate commitment to undertaking the Level 5 Nursing Associate apprenticeship training programme (qualification on successful completion is a Foundation Degree)

Eligibility

Essential

Due to UK Government funding rules, you must have lived in the UK for 3 years to be eligible to undertake a full time Apprenticeship.
Aged a minimum of 18 years of age at the time the apprenticeship starts, as stated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of a minimum of 6 months care experience in either acute care, community care, primary care, social care, or nursing home care

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of achievement of Maths and English, at GCSE Level A - C / 4 - 9 or Functional Skills Level 2 (proof of certification of achievement will be required) or ENIC UK equivalent.
Demonstrate commitment to undertaking the Level 5 Nursing Associate apprenticeship training programme (qualification on successful completion is a Foundation Degree)

Eligibility

Essential

Due to UK Government funding rules, you must have lived in the UK for 3 years to be eligible to undertake a full time Apprenticeship.
Aged a minimum of 18 years of age at the time the apprenticeship starts, as stated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

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.