Job summary
Band 3 Development post (Qualified NA Band 4)
An exciting opportunity is available for the right candidate to join LCHS NHS Trust as a Nurse Associate Apprentice. This is a development post and the right candidate will need to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, problem solvers, demonstrate good time management, and a willingness to succeed using the LCHS values. The apprenticeship is a mixture of academic study, clinical placements and implementing those skills whilst working the rest of the time in your set team. The academic element of the apprenticeship will be provided by the University of Lincoln over a 2-year period. It consists of 5 7-week placements with one day a week tuition in person outside of these times in addition to supplementary online lectures.
The requirements can be seen for Nurse Associate athttps://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/education-standards/nursing-associates-programme-standards.pdf
Main duties of the job
The Nursing and Midwifery Council stipulate selection, admission and progression requirements for entry to approved nursing associate programmes. There is an expectation from LCHS NHS Trust applicants as a minimum have already attained a L3 Healthcare related qualification or equivalent (2 A levels), Care Certificate and English and Maths.
You will be a paid a Band 3 salary for the duration of your apprenticeship. A qualified Nurse Associate would be paid at a Band 4 on completion of the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship post will be at one of the following Integrated Community Teams (ICT) across Lincolnshire:
Bourne,South Lincs Rural/Long Sutton,Sleaford,Skegness,Louth,Horncastle,Boston,Spalding/Market Deeping,Grantham
Successful applicants will have the ability to join the NMC upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship to become a Registered Nurse Associate.
Interviews will be conducted by LCHS and the University of Lincoln on the 18th and 21st June between 09:00am 17:00pm.
About us
We have an exciting new opportunity at CQC rated Outstanding Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS). Our staff collectively see thousands of people every day in community hospitals, health clinics, schools, childrens centres and in patients own homes.
LCHS is an evolving and diverse NHS community trust. We are a vibrant and creative organisation which provides a varied range of clinical services across Lincolnshire. We pride ourselves in putting Patients First and are seeking an enthusiastic individual who shares these values to join our team.
We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission 2018 for being a well led and responsive NHS trust and are playing an integral part in shaping the future of health service provision countywide alongside our partner health and social care organisations. The workforce is committed to being adaptable and flexible to cover the needs of the community service to provide first class patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nurse Associate is a new occupation introduced into the health and care workforce to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses. Nursing associate is a stand-alone role that will also provide a progression route into graduate level nursing. Its intended that the role will enable registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical duties. Nursing associates work in the public, independent and voluntary sectors and it is a statutorily regulated profession. The standards for proficiency are set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Successful completion of this apprenticeship will meet the education requirements for registration with the NMC. This standard covers the NMC Standards for Proficiency and Annexes A & B for nursing associates (October 2018)
- These roles are based within the Community Nursing Teams and that successful candidates may be asked to move workplace and work in a different areas other than the one they are in now upon successful completion of the Nurse Associate Apprenticeship.
- There may be an expectation that you will be required to sign a learning contract prior to training.
- Expectation that successful candidates will always demonstrate professional behaviours in line with the LCHS Way
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nurse Associate is a new occupation introduced into the health and care workforce to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses. Nursing associate is a stand-alone role that will also provide a progression route into graduate level nursing. Its intended that the role will enable registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical duties. Nursing associates work in the public, independent and voluntary sectors and it is a statutorily regulated profession. The standards for proficiency are set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Successful completion of this apprenticeship will meet the education requirements for registration with the NMC. This standard covers the NMC Standards for Proficiency and Annexes A & B for nursing associates (October 2018)
- These roles are based within the Community Nursing Teams and that successful candidates may be asked to move workplace and work in a different areas other than the one they are in now upon successful completion of the Nurse Associate Apprenticeship.
- There may be an expectation that you will be required to sign a learning contract prior to training.
- Expectation that successful candidates will always demonstrate professional behaviours in line with the LCHS Way
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English grades A-C/4-9 or Functional skills numeracy and literacy at level 2
- A level 3 healthcare related qualification or equivalence (2 A levels)
- Care Certificate
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- To provide and receive verbally, electronically and in writing which may include, contentious or sensitive information.
Desirable
- Capability for digital and technological literacy to meet programme outcomes
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Provide and receive sensitive and potentially contentious information, to staff, key stakeholders, patients and relatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- Apprenticeship/vocational programmes including funding eligibility requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Desirable
- Some experience 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.
- Experience of working within Senior Healthcare Support Worker competencies
Special attributes/specific requirements
Essential
- The Nurse Associate Apprentice must be aged 18 years old or over (due to the nature of the role)
- Able to fulfil the Nurse Associate Apprentice requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments where required)
- Willingness and ability to travel to clinical placements and study sessions across the county where required as part of the apprenticeship programme
Personal qualities
Essential
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Positive attitude, caring, compassionate and motivated
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English grades A-C/4-9 or Functional skills numeracy and literacy at level 2
- A level 3 healthcare related qualification or equivalence (2 A levels)
- Care Certificate
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- To provide and receive verbally, electronically and in writing which may include, contentious or sensitive information.
Desirable
- Capability for digital and technological literacy to meet programme outcomes
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Provide and receive sensitive and potentially contentious information, to staff, key stakeholders, patients and relatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- Apprenticeship/vocational programmes including funding eligibility requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Desirable
- Some experience 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.
- Experience of working within Senior Healthcare Support Worker competencies
Special attributes/specific requirements
Essential
- The Nurse Associate Apprentice must be aged 18 years old or over (due to the nature of the role)
- Able to fulfil the Nurse Associate Apprentice requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments where required)
- Willingness and ability to travel to clinical placements and study sessions across the county where required as part of the apprenticeship programme
Personal qualities
Essential
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Positive attitude, caring, compassionate and motivated
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
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.
