Apprentice Nursing Associate

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2024

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

CLCH Academy have partnered with University of Hertfordshire 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 placed in one of our CLCH District Nursing led teams.

Start date of the apprenticeship:September 2024

Interview dates: To follow on successful shortlisting

We have two posts available for the Sept 2024 intake, and for the right applicant are able to be flexible about the main base - Watford, Potters Bar, Harpenden, or Hemel Hempstead.

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

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-5156

Job locations

Watford BRE - Building 14

Watford

WD25 9XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

UK Maths and English level 2 or equivalent - This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE grade 4 and above or equivalent. Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx

Desirable

Healthcare support worker level 3
Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Ability to study a programme at academic level 5
Individuals will need to demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the programme in line with HEE's value-based recruitment programme

Desirable

Experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

UK Maths and English level 2 or equivalent - This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE grade 4 and above or equivalent. Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx

Desirable

Healthcare support worker level 3
Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Ability to study a programme at academic level 5
Individuals will need to demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the programme in line with HEE's value-based recruitment programme

Desirable

Experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment

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.