Job summary
Are youa Nursing Associate interested in progressing towards a career as a Registered Nurse?
CLCH Academy has partnered with the University of West London to deliver the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Recognition of Prior Learning) programme. The academic programme lasts for 20 months and will commence in April 2024.
During the program you will gain a wide range of clinical nursing skills in a variety of areas, while also undertaking a degree in nursing, leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse - Adult.
We are seeking individuals with an existing healthcare qualification equivalent to a foundation degree, such as a Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner course, who are eligible for the academic Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice programme. Applicants must have experience at Band 4 level within a Nursing Associate, Assistant Practitioner, or equivalent role, to access this programme.
Main duties of the job
Start date of the apprenticeship:April 2024
Interview dates: week commencing 05 February 2024
Applicants will need a keen interest in working in our adult nursing services, and for the duration of their apprenticeship will be based with one of our integrated locality teams.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship attracts a Band 4 salary. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Band 5 Registered Nurse role.
Future career progression opportunities include the District Nursing specialist practitioner pathway
Applicants may start working on a mutually agreed date prior to the commencement of the formal programme in April 2024, in order to complete local induction and gain some experience working in the community nursing team prior to the commencement of the academic programme at the University of West London.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
As specified in the Job Description
Please read the essential requirements as specified in the Person Specification in the Job description before applying,
NB:
- UK recognised certificate in English and Maths Level 2 (functional skills level 2 or GCSE (or O level) grade C or 4 and above).
- The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate) and the ability to demonstrate appropriate consolidation.
- Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.
- Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than 01 December 2025.
- Able to evidence the essential criteria in the person specification
- Kindly note that without meeting the essential requirements you will not be shortlisted.
- Additional documentation may be requested before the interview to ensure compliance.
- Physical certificates of achievements must be presented at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As specified in the Job Description
Please read the essential requirements as specified in the Person Specification in the Job description before applying,
NB:
- UK recognised certificate in English and Maths Level 2 (functional skills level 2 or GCSE (or O level) grade C or 4 and above).
- The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate) and the ability to demonstrate appropriate consolidation.
- Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.
- Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than 01 December 2025.
- Able to evidence the essential criteria in the person specification
- Kindly note that without meeting the essential requirements you will not be shortlisted.
- Additional documentation may be requested before the interview to ensure compliance.
- Physical certificates of achievements must be presented at interview.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: Functional skills level 2, GCSE C /4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by an ENIC statement of comparability, and English must have been studied as a first language)
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate OR Assistant Practitioner OR an equivalent academic qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Ability to study a programme at academic level 6.
- Individuals will need to demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes; oRESPONSIBLE - Taking responsibility for our actions; act as role models and challenge poor behaviour and communicate clearly and openly. o FAIR - Prioritises fairness, consistency, and equality; respects and values everyone as a person - regardless of role, function or grade and think and speak well of each other, recognising talent and commitment. o CONFIDENT - Recognise and thank each other for performance and contribution; promotes creativity and respond positively to feedback to help do better and support each other to fix things and learn lessons when we make mistakes or things don't turn out as planned. oINCLUSIVE - Celebrates and respects diversity and differences to ensure everyone is included; is warm and approachable and treats others kindly and is considerate, including respecting boundaries between work and home lives
- Recent experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community-based nursing service
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
- Ability to work effectively as a team player, under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills with both the public and healthcare professionals
- Time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Recognise own limitations
- Understand and have the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills including clinical recordkeeping systems, e.g. RiO/System One; and other packages e.g. word processing, excel etc.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the programme.
- Successful accreditation of any prior learning and practice experience against the current programme outcomes
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) - for some borougs
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: Functional skills level 2, GCSE C /4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by an ENIC statement of comparability, and English must have been studied as a first language)
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate OR Assistant Practitioner OR an equivalent academic qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Ability to study a programme at academic level 6.
- Individuals will need to demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes; oRESPONSIBLE - Taking responsibility for our actions; act as role models and challenge poor behaviour and communicate clearly and openly. o FAIR - Prioritises fairness, consistency, and equality; respects and values everyone as a person - regardless of role, function or grade and think and speak well of each other, recognising talent and commitment. o CONFIDENT - Recognise and thank each other for performance and contribution; promotes creativity and respond positively to feedback to help do better and support each other to fix things and learn lessons when we make mistakes or things don't turn out as planned. oINCLUSIVE - Celebrates and respects diversity and differences to ensure everyone is included; is warm and approachable and treats others kindly and is considerate, including respecting boundaries between work and home lives
- Recent experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community-based nursing service
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
- Ability to work effectively as a team player, under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills with both the public and healthcare professionals
- Time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Recognise own limitations
- Understand and have the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills including clinical recordkeeping systems, e.g. RiO/System One; and other packages e.g. word processing, excel etc.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the programme.
- Successful accreditation of any prior learning and practice experience against the current programme outcomes
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) - for some borougs
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.
