Job summary
In partnership with University of Chester, we are looking to recruit committed, dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a desire to undertake a 2 year Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Starting in March 2025.
If you have a compassionate and caring attitude, are enthusiastic and interested in developing your career with in the NHS, then this may be the opportunity for you. There are opportunities with our Pasture Road and Liscard Community Nursing Teams.
This exciting opportunity will enable you to be part of a 2 year work based learning apprenticeship, delivered in conjunction with the University of Chester. Successful Candidates will be employed by the Trust on the Level 5 Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at Band 3 or no detriment to current agenda for change pay banding. Upon Successful completion, you will be awarded a Foundation Degree, gain Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration as a Nursing Associate and progress to a permanent band 4 Registered Nursing Associate Post.
Candidates who are shortlisted must provide evidence of the relevant certificates/qualifications, prior to interview. You will be informed how to complete this via email.
Main duties of the job
The Trust operates a hub and spoke model for this apprenticeship. This means each Student Nursing Associate is assigned to a Hub placement for the full two years of the programme, where they will be managed as a member of staff. The Student Nursing Associate will be released from their Hub by their employer to attend University and Spoke placements throughout the two years. Student Nursing Associates will work 60% of their time in there clinical area, attend university 20% and utilise the remaining 10% of the time for supernumerary activity, each week.
This two year apprenticeship combines both university academic study and workbased learning in the physical, psychological and public health aspects of nursing care, from pre-conception to end of life. As the Nursing Associate role is non-field specific, the apprenticeship includes spoke placements within the different fields of nursing to prepare you for being a flexible practitioner. These include:
Adult
Child
Mental Health
Learning Disability
In hospital
At Home
Close to home
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will:
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Assist in the delivery of complex care[1] as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
[1] Nursing Associates can deliver complex care, defined as patients with complex care needs with a combination of multiple chronic conditions, mental health issues, medication-related problems, and social vulnerability if a specific protocol has been written for that group of employees
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will:
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
- Assist in the delivery of complex care[1] as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
[1] Nursing Associates can deliver complex care, defined as patients with complex care needs with a combination of multiple chronic conditions, mental health issues, medication-related problems, and social vulnerability if a specific protocol has been written for that group of employees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths or ESFA approved equivalent (GCSE Grade A-C/4-9)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English or ESFA approved equivalent (GCSE Grade A-C/4-9)
- Demonstrate potential to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- Qualifications and Credit: Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Skills and Attritbutes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi- disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- 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
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
- Intermediate IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths or ESFA approved equivalent (GCSE Grade A-C/4-9)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English or ESFA approved equivalent (GCSE Grade A-C/4-9)
- Demonstrate potential to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- Qualifications and Credit: Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Skills and Attritbutes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi- disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- 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
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
- Intermediate IT skills
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.
