3 Year Nursing Degree Apprenticeship

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

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Job summary

Apprentices will be allocated to one specific area; you will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different area of local healthcare service to meet the NMC requirements. There will also be set time to attend academic study. Apprentices will acquire clinical skills relevant to the banding at which they are working and deliver independent care to our patients under the supervision of qualified staff, supervisors, and assessors.

Main duties of the job

To complete a work-based pre-registration nursing apprenticeship programme delivered by an 'Approved Education Institute' (AEI). Maintaining the standards set out in the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC,2010) and the institute of Apprenticeships to obtain a Registered Nursing Apprenticeship qualification. Apprentices will work in a supported learning environment to develop their skills, competencies, and knowledge, which will assist the apprentice to complete their qualification and progress in their future employment.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata for 30 hour contracts

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-051-24DC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

GCSEs Grade C or 4 and above in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
ssential HCA induction training and experience - National Care Certificate
Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with general public
Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Highly motivated
Caring and compassionate
Ability to manage stressful situations
Work flexibly to accommodate patient and educational needs
Good observation and reporting skills
Good IT skills
Accurate documentation

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional profile
Knowledge of Education programmes and professional bodies (NMC and HCPC) standards relating to education.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

GCSEs Grade C or 4 and above in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
ssential HCA induction training and experience - National Care Certificate
Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with general public
Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Highly motivated
Caring and compassionate
Ability to manage stressful situations
Work flexibly to accommodate patient and educational needs
Good observation and reporting skills
Good IT skills
Accurate documentation

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional profile
Knowledge of Education programmes and professional bodies (NMC and HCPC) standards relating to education.

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.