Job summary
Birmingham Community NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer this opportunity to apply for a Trainee Nursing Associates Apprenticeship.
Nursing Associates are new regulated member of the nursing team in England. This role is designed to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses.
The Nursing Associate training is a two-year course and upon completion, you will gain a dual qualification, a level 5 higher apprenticeship and a Foundation Degree Science Nursing Associate.
You will be required to attend University one day a week and undertake practice placements. To ensure that you develop the skills needed to care for people safely, with integrity, expertise, respect and compassion. Registered Nursing Associate posts will be offered to Apprentices, on successful completion of the course and registration with the NMC.
The Nursing Associate is a stand-alone role that will also provide a progression route into graduate level nursing.
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates provide care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. They provide care for people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioral care needs, those living with dementia, children and young people, the elderly and for people at the end of their life. They care for people in their own home, in the community or hospital or in any health care settings where their needs are supported and managed.
Birmingham City University will deliver the academic program over two years.
Entry requirements
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care plus written paper /essay set by Birmingham City University (1500 words)
- GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE equivalents are accepted, for e.g. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 (or EFSA-approved equivalents).
- Demonstrate the ability to study at level 5 diploma of Higher Education
About us
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Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address
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*Please find the BCU leaflet attached on Trac*
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is an expectation that Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices will undertake rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day across a variety of clinical environments and sites, across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and beyond.
- Internal applicants must complete attached secondment form signed by seconding Manager and the Divisional Director and submitted to bchc.tna@nhs.net prior to interview. Failure to submit the signed form would mean that we will not be able to interview.
- All applicants must complete and return eligibility form as per attached.
- Currently employed 37.5hrs (minimum of 30hrs within BCHC)
Application Process
Advert Live Thursday 24 June 2021
Advert closes Sunday 4 July 2021 (midnight)
Interview date: 14 & 15July 2021
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is an expectation that Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices will undertake rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day across a variety of clinical environments and sites, across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and beyond.
- Internal applicants must complete attached secondment form signed by seconding Manager and the Divisional Director and submitted to bchc.tna@nhs.net prior to interview. Failure to submit the signed form would mean that we will not be able to interview.
- All applicants must complete and return eligibility form as per attached.
- Currently employed 37.5hrs (minimum of 30hrs within BCHC)
Application Process
Advert Live Thursday 24 June 2021
Advert closes Sunday 4 July 2021 (midnight)
Interview date: 14 & 15July 2021
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or Functional skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care In addidion candidates will be required to complete a written paper/ essay set by BCU (1500 words)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate
- Intermediate IT skills
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- To work collaboratively across health and social care, recognising the significance both play
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision and as part of a multi disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Self motivated
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites
- Demonstrate commitment to complete the Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship programme
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or Functional skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care In addidion candidates will be required to complete a written paper/ essay set by BCU (1500 words)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate
- Intermediate IT skills
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- To work collaboratively across health and social care, recognising the significance both play
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision and as part of a multi disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Self motivated
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites
- Demonstrate commitment to complete the Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship programme
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).
