Job summary
Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship 4 year programme
This is a work-based course and a four year education program, working towards becoming a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons Degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between BCHC and Birmingham City University (BCU).
Registered Nursing posts will be offered to Apprentices, on successful completion of the course and registration with NMC.
Main duties of the job
As an Apprentice you will be based, as a paid employee, within BCHC. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.
Training
Attendance is expected two days per week at BCU and 1 day per week to attend clinical placement with the remaining 2 days per week at the work base. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be able to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register as a Registered Nurse. During the education program 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
ESSENTIAL - PLEASE READ THE ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST ATTACHED.
You need to Bring:
ID documents requested for eligibility
Hard copies of all entry requirement qualifications
For INTERNAL candidates -
completed secondment form
Working minimum 30hrs/week in a substantive role
IMPORTANTo Please ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
o 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
o Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Entry requirements
- Level 3 qualification in a health related subject equalling 120 UCAS points;
- Level 2 maths and English qualification
- Level 2 qualification in a science or social science subject.
For course information and entry criteria please access the following link: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/registered-nurse-degree-apprenticeship-bsc-hons-2021-22
To establish whether your level 3 qualifications are equivalent to 120 UCAS points, please consult the UCAS website https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Application Process
- Applications are welcomed from those aged 18 years or over
- Applicants must complete a secondment formsigned by seconding Manager and the Divisional Director and submit to Clinical.apprenticeships@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk prior to interview. Failure to submit the signed form would mean no interview.
- Applicants must complete an eligibility form as per attached and return to Clinical.apprenticeships@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
Hours - Full time position 37.5hours per week
For further enquiries contact Clinical.apprenticeships@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
University contact Birmingham City University Jim.Chapman@bcu.ac.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Entry requirements
- Level 3 qualification in a health related subject equalling 120 UCAS points;
- Level 2 maths and English qualification
- Level 2 qualification in a science or social science subject.
For course information and entry criteria please access the following link: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/registered-nurse-degree-apprenticeship-bsc-hons-2021-22
To establish whether your level 3 qualifications are equivalent to 120 UCAS points, please consult the UCAS website https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Application Process
- Applications are welcomed from those aged 18 years or over
- Applicants must complete a secondment formsigned by seconding Manager and the Divisional Director and submit to Clinical.apprenticeships@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk prior to interview. Failure to submit the signed form would mean no interview.
- Applicants must complete an eligibility form as per attached and return to Clinical.apprenticeships@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
Hours - Full time position 37.5hours per week
For further enquiries contact Clinical.apprenticeships@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
University contact Birmingham City University Jim.Chapman@bcu.ac.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oLevel 3 qualification in a health related subject equalling 120 UCAS points;
- oLevel 2 maths and English qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Registered Nurse
- Ability to develop appropriate effective relationships with service users/patients , carers and professional colleagues
- Ability to work effectively in a team under supervision and as part of the MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oLevel 3 qualification in a health related subject equalling 120 UCAS points;
- oLevel 2 maths and English qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Registered Nurse
- Ability to develop appropriate effective relationships with service users/patients , carers and professional colleagues
- Ability to work effectively in a team under supervision and as part of the MDT
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).
