Job summary
Nursing Associate
The Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA)is a standalone and regulated role for nursing. It is designed to bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses.
As a TNA you will provide care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs across all health and care settings. So you will be taught how to provide care to people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs, those living with dementia, the elderly and for people at the end of their life. Accordingly you will be taught how to 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.
Main duties of the job
Training
The Nursing Associate Apprenticeship is a work-based level 5 blended learning Programme. Therefore you will attend University one day per week and undertake clinical placements. Whilst working in an allocated work-base setting experience will be gained in the four fields of nursing, by completing five alternative block placements over two years. External placements will involve travel across BCHC and neighbouring Trusts, in order to meet the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.
On successful completion of the course and registration with the NMC you can apply for a Registered Nursing Associate post in BCHC.
About us
Application Process
Advert live: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Advert and application submission close: Wednesday 25th January 2023
If you are shortlisted, you will be notified by:
Interview dates:
Course start date: May 2023
Further information and support
Email BCHC.TNA@NHS.Net
Sonia Allen - 07864 605088; Grahame Fraser - 07590 63026
Further course information and entry criteria please access the following link:
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/fdsc-nursing-associate-apprenticeship-2022-23
Read application pack in Trac
Internal candidates complete internal secondment form
Internal candidates will be seconded from current salary
Job description
Job responsibilities
Entry requirements (please read the application pack & supporting information for further information)
- 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)
- English GCSE A-C (grade 4 & above) or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2
- Mathematics GCSE A-C (grade 4 & above) or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2
- Demonstrate the ability to study at level 5 diploma of Higher Education
- Availability to work a minimum of 30hrs
- Able to meet attendance, placement and travel requirements of the course
- Internal candidates must submit a copy of the secondment agreement signed by your line manager & divisional director of Nursing & therapies prior to interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
Entry requirements (please read the application pack & supporting information for further information)
- 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)
- English GCSE A-C (grade 4 & above) or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2
- Mathematics GCSE A-C (grade 4 & above) or equivalent e.g. functional skills level 2
- Demonstrate the ability to study at level 5 diploma of Higher Education
- Availability to work a minimum of 30hrs
- Able to meet attendance, placement and travel requirements of the course
- Internal candidates must submit a copy of the secondment agreement signed by your line manager & divisional director of Nursing & therapies prior to interview
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English
- Functional skills level 2 Maths & English - PASS
- Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care - PASS
- Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care - PASS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision and as part of a multi disciplinary team
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English
- Functional skills level 2 Maths & English - PASS
- Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care - PASS
- Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care - PASS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision and as part of a multi disciplinary team
- 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
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).
