Job summary
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit caring and passionate people as Trainee Nursing Associates to work with our teams in the community.
The Nursing Associate is a new generic nursing role in England that bridges the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses. You will deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the nursing team.
These degree apprenticeship positions are paid at Band 3. Subject to successful completion of the 2-year university programme there will be guaranteed progression to a Band 4 Nursing Associate role with the Trust.
The roles can provide a steppingstone to a career in nursing or ready individuals for a valued career as a registered nursing associate. Successful candidates will obtain a nationally recognised qualification and professional registration, whilst earning a salary.
The 2-year work-based learning programme will be delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and will require candidates to be committed and dedicated to their personal and professional development.
Applicants will need to be able to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above or evidence of an equivalent English and Maths qualification.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Day in September, ran jointly by the Trust and the University.
Main duties of the job
The
Trainee Nursing associate will:
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a
registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on
setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and
Bridgewater values.
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering
care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and
responsibilities, to a high standard and competency, under the direction
and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care
professionals dependent on setting.
- Work with a supervisor taking responsibility for developing own
clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the
workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate
university programme of study.
- Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing
Associate progamme.
On completion of the Nursing Associate
apprenticeship they will have developed the ability to work without direct
supervision; at times delivering care independently in line with the
individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the
Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic
objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly
aligned with them.
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred not only in respect to our
patients but our leaders follow a person centred approach to staff members
allowing empowerment and well-being throughout our service.
E- Encouraging innovation allows all our staff to be
creative, you will be joining a team that can help you achieve your goals
whilst providing high standards of individualised care
O- Open - We are part of an NHS organisation who
wants to be open and honest with our patients and also our staff members.
P- Professionalism in nursing / Healthcare requires
a Healthcare Worker to adopt a holistic
and optimistic (yet still pragmatic) view on any situation, and always aim to
help others above all else
L- Location - Our bases are in the heart of the
community we serve allowing a greater understanding of the health inequalities
our residents face
E- Efficient and tight knit our teams work well
together we have a productive atmosphere which creates a positive working
environment
WE WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO CONTACT SARAH POWER FOR A BRIEF ELIGIBILITY DISCUSSION AND APPLICATION ADVICE BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee will:
- Deliver
high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse
(or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus
on promoting health and independence.
- Have
proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Bridgewater
values.
- Work
as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that
focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities, to a
high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- Work
with a supervisor taking responsibility for developing own clinical
competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the
workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate
university programme of study.
- Provide
feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate progamme.
On
completion of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship they will have developed the
ability to work without direct supervision; at times delivering care
independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters
of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice
when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee will:
- Deliver
high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse
(or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus
on promoting health and independence.
- Have
proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Bridgewater
values.
- Work
as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that
focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
- Carry
out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities, to a
high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
- Work
with a supervisor taking responsibility for developing own clinical
competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the
workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate
university programme of study.
- Provide
feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate progamme.
On
completion of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship they will have developed the
ability to work without direct supervision; at times delivering care
independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters
of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice
when needed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
-
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
-
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of a HCA development programme.
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff.
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 32 UCAS points which can be achieved through :-
- A level
- BTEC National Extended Diploma
- NVQ Level 3 in Care with healthcare Experience
- GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C, level 9- 4 in Maths and English or
- Equivalent Level 2 Functional skills
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Evidence of participation in Trust mandatory training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care, as required.
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Apprenticeship Foundation Degree programme.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
-
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
-
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional.
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of a HCA development programme.
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff.
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 32 UCAS points which can be achieved through :-
- A level
- BTEC National Extended Diploma
- NVQ Level 3 in Care with healthcare Experience
- GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C, level 9- 4 in Maths and English or
- Equivalent Level 2 Functional skills
Desirable
- Care certificate
- Evidence of participation in Trust mandatory training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care, as required.
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Apprenticeship Foundation Degree programme.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
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
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridgewater Community NHS Trust
89 Dewhurst Road
Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 7PG
Employer's website
http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
