Central London Community Health Trust

Apprentice Nursing Associate

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Job summary

CLCH Academy have partnered with local universities to deliver this exciting two-year apprenticeship program. During the program you will gain a wide range of clinical skills in a variety of areas of nursing, while also undertaking a foundation degree. Successful completion leads to Nursing Associate registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Successfully interviewed candidates will have the opportunity to be based in one of our Nursing Teams in our South West London boroughs: Wandsworth, Richmond and Merton.

North West London is a diverse area with 2.4m people from more than 200 ethnicities with 12.3% of the population over the age of 65 (national average is 19%). Our services aim to support and encourage people with disabilities and long-term conditions to rehabilitate or recover their health, cope with health problems, and achieve the best possible quality of independent life, either in their own home or in an appropriate care setting.

Start date of the apprenticeship:We offer Spring and Autumn intakes and successful candidates will join the next cohort

Interviews will be held: to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

This is a developmental role. The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.

The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Apprentice Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.

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

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9864

Job locations

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read before applying - essential requirements:

Essential requirements:

Aged over 18 on the first day of programme
Have an eligible residency status
Have the right to work and study in England
UK Maths and English level 2 or equivalent (tThis includes functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above)
Equivalent level 3 qualification or 48 UCAS tariff points (University dependant)

Additional information to note:

You will be required to present the hard copies of your certificates on the day of the interview.
Any original overseas qualification documentation will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC / ENIC 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 August 2025.
Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification at the bottom of the job description.

Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS points (University dependant)
You may need to work unsociable hours e.g. evenings, weekends, nights & bank holidays.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read before applying - essential requirements:

Essential requirements:

Aged over 18 on the first day of programme
Have an eligible residency status
Have the right to work and study in England
UK Maths and English level 2 or equivalent (tThis includes functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above)
Equivalent level 3 qualification or 48 UCAS tariff points (University dependant)

Additional information to note:

You will be required to present the hard copies of your certificates on the day of the interview.
Any original overseas qualification documentation will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC / ENIC 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 August 2025.
Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification at the bottom of the job description.

Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS points (University dependant)
You may need to work unsociable hours e.g. evenings, weekends, nights & bank holidays.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above). Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability; English Qualifications must have been undertaken as a first language https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx

Desirable

Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
Care certificate

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above). Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability; English Qualifications must have been undertaken as a first language https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx

Desirable

Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
Care certificate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)