Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to help you to access the career of your dreams. In collaboration with the Open University, we can now offer the chance for you to start and complete the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.
We have 8 positions to offer with base areas in our adult community setting, as well as on our medical and surgical wards.
This work-based apprenticeship provides the opportunity to develop both professionally and academically in order to gain a BSc in adult nursing and register with the NMC as a qualified nurse.
This course will start February 2024.
The salary for this post will be based on Annexe 21 where you will be paid:
Year 1: 65% of top of Band 5 - £22,477 per annumYear 2: 70% of top of Band 5 - £24,206 per annumYear 3: 75% of top of Band 5 - £25,935 per annumUpon successful completion, the annual salary will be £28,407
Main duties of the job
As an apprentice nurse with HDFT you will complete your Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) and qualify after three years, debt free, as a registered nurse.
As well as having your fees fully funded throughout the three years, you will also receive an apprentice salary.
As an apprentice you will be based, as a paid employee, within HDFT. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across a number of placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare services and meet the needs of the NMC requirements.
When you are not on placement, you will be allocated one study day per week, with the remaining 30 hours allocated to your work base as a HCSW.
During the education programme you will develop skills, knowledge and behaviours 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 education program within the contract period.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
On successful completion of this programme, HDFT will offer you employment as a registered nurse and ask that you commit to a minimum of 18 months post qualification time at the organisation.
You will be supported through a 12 month preceptorship as you navigate through the role of a newly qualified nurse.
You will be supported by the Practice Education team throughout your training and be very much a part of the HDFT Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Entry Requirements
- Minimum of two level two qualifications - These MUST be English and Maths, and you must have certificates ready to prove.
- A level 3 qualification - such as A-Levels, NVQ Level 3 or Diploma of Higher Education
- Completion of Care Certificate with evidence.
- 12 months of working as a HCSW in a hospital or community setting
Evidence will be required before interview. If successfully shortlisted from this application, there will be a further Open University application to complete before confirmation of interview. This will be emailed to successfully first round shortlisted candidates.
Duties of the role are as follows:
- To work as a member of the Multi disciplinary team and to provide specialised nursing care for surgical inpatients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the surgical ward environments
- In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
- Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct
- Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.
- Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.
- To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.
- To maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous records of care given.
- Record keeping and ensuring all documentation is completed.
- Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care.
- Evaluating clinical care and acting upon the outcomes of evaluation.
- Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and report any failures in accordance with agreed department protocols.
- Keeping up to date with clinical developments and standards eg: NICE guidance.
- To be involved in the evaluation of clinical care and the development of actions plans to address any deficiencies.
- To maintain a portfolio of evidence of clinical skills, competency based assessments and underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by PREP.
- To work in a professional autonomous manner within agreed clinical guidelines, accepted both locally and by governing bodies.
- Receive information concerning patients history, sensitive issues.
- Liaise with various staff across the Trust to ensure patients care is of a high standard.
- To be involved in breaking bad news as agreed with Clinicians.
- Participate in the IPR (Individual Performance Review) Programme, in accordance with the IPR Organisational policy.
- Act as a support/mentor for other staff within the Department.
- In conjunction with other staff members, plan and prioritise own workload.
- Self development and participation in continuous and post-basic education, as laid down by the NMC.
- Maintain standards and work to clinical nursing procedures as formulated by the Trust.
- Assist in the induction training of new staff members, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching.
- To be involved in the mentorship of new staff members and the development of a comprehensive training package.
- To act as an expert resource for training/education for other team members.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in nursing.
- Ensure that patients are kept informed at all times
- Ensure that patients are dignity and privacy at all times
- Report for duty attired and of appearance so as to conform with Trust policy
- Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients journey.The duties outlined in this role specification serve as a guide to the current and major responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Entry Requirements
- Minimum of two level two qualifications - These MUST be English and Maths, and you must have certificates ready to prove.
- A level 3 qualification - such as A-Levels, NVQ Level 3 or Diploma of Higher Education
- Completion of Care Certificate with evidence.
- 12 months of working as a HCSW in a hospital or community setting
Evidence will be required before interview. If successfully shortlisted from this application, there will be a further Open University application to complete before confirmation of interview. This will be emailed to successfully first round shortlisted candidates.
Duties of the role are as follows:
- To work as a member of the Multi disciplinary team and to provide specialised nursing care for surgical inpatients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the surgical ward environments
- In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
- Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct
- Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.
- Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.
- To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.
- To maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous records of care given.
- Record keeping and ensuring all documentation is completed.
- Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care.
- Evaluating clinical care and acting upon the outcomes of evaluation.
- Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and report any failures in accordance with agreed department protocols.
- Keeping up to date with clinical developments and standards eg: NICE guidance.
- To be involved in the evaluation of clinical care and the development of actions plans to address any deficiencies.
- To maintain a portfolio of evidence of clinical skills, competency based assessments and underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by PREP.
- To work in a professional autonomous manner within agreed clinical guidelines, accepted both locally and by governing bodies.
- Receive information concerning patients history, sensitive issues.
- Liaise with various staff across the Trust to ensure patients care is of a high standard.
- To be involved in breaking bad news as agreed with Clinicians.
- Participate in the IPR (Individual Performance Review) Programme, in accordance with the IPR Organisational policy.
- Act as a support/mentor for other staff within the Department.
- In conjunction with other staff members, plan and prioritise own workload.
- Self development and participation in continuous and post-basic education, as laid down by the NMC.
- Maintain standards and work to clinical nursing procedures as formulated by the Trust.
- Assist in the induction training of new staff members, meeting professional requirements by actively participating in teaching.
- To be involved in the mentorship of new staff members and the development of a comprehensive training package.
- To act as an expert resource for training/education for other team members.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in nursing.
- Ensure that patients are kept informed at all times
- Ensure that patients are dignity and privacy at all times
- Report for duty attired and of appearance so as to conform with Trust policy
- Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients journey.The duties outlined in this role specification serve as a guide to the current and major responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's grade c /4 or above or level 2 functional skills in Maths and English or an international equivalent
- Level 3 Qualification or above
- Care Certificate
- At least 12 months experience in a hospital or community clinical setting delivering high quality care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's grade c /4 or above or level 2 functional skills in Maths and English or an international equivalent
- Level 3 Qualification or above
- Care Certificate
- At least 12 months experience in a hospital or community clinical setting delivering high quality care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
