Job summary
The Health Care Apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity that will enable you to train to become a fully registered Nurse through a work-based learning arrangement.
Nursing is a rewarding career, with the chance to make a significant difference to people's lives. Communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are demonstrating the Health Board values through everything you do.
The Hywel Dda University Health Board Health Care Apprenticeship programmes combine a variety of courses into one, providing a direct pathway to nursing. On completion of the programme, you will be a qualified nurse, without the university debt to accompany. You will be learning whilst you earn throughout the programme.
During the programme there will be Gateway Reviews, with the first taking place 3 months into your apprenticeship. The Gateway Reviews check your progress to ensure you are receiving the right support to succeed and that your motivation and commitment is maintained.
There are pay increments (subject to change in line with the Agenda for Change pay reviews) associated with passing your Gateway Review, once competencies have been met your pay will reflect the skills demonstrated.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside registered nurses and other health care professionals, this programme will give you an insight into health care at an introductory level to begin, involving working with a mentor within patient areas, preparing and delivering care to patients.
This role will allow you to become familiar with the layout of the hospital, as well as the standards expected within a healthcare environment. You will interact with patients and develop your communication skills, whilst displaying the qualities needed to become a nurse.
Throughout all of this, you will still be supported by your mentor, the college, and the Apprenticeship Academy team.
As your role progresses, your competencies will increase in line with your learning.
Full Programme Qualification Pathway
Foundation Apprenticeship: Level 2Apprenticeship in Clinical Health Care: Level 3Certificate in Health Care: Level 4Degree Adult General Nursing
When you have become a Registered Nurse, you will be expected to remain employed with the Health Board for a minimum of two years.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What does the Health Care Apprenticeship Programme involve?
- A comprehensive induction which will prepare you for your role within the Health Board
- You will be supported by a workplace mentor, an experienced health care professional
- You will have paid time off to develop your learning through studying with the learning providers
- You will have an academic mentor assigned from the learning providers at each stage
- You will attend workshops where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas
- You will work towards vocational qualifications, building the levels as you grow in confidence and experience
What qualifications will I achieve?
- Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship (if on full programme)
oLevel 2 Certificate Clinical Healthcare
oApplication of Number Essential Skill Level 1
oCommunication Essential Skill Level 1
oEssential Digital literacy Skills Level 1
oLevel 3 Diploma in Clinical Health Care Support
oApplication of Number Essential Skill Level 2
oCommunication Essential Skill Level 2
oEssential Digital literacy Skills Level 2
- Level 4 Certificate in Health Care
- BSc in Adult Nursing
What are the entry requirements for the Health Care Apprentice Programme?
- You must be aged 16+ in September 2024
- You must have current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for the last three years
- You must be a kind, caring person who is passionate about helping others
- You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You must be able to demonstrate a willingness to work hard and a commitment to nursing
- You must be committed to studying and working simultaneously which requires a high level of dedication
- You must not be in any formal government-funded education at the time of starting the Health Care Apprentice Programme
If interested, please complete the attached application form before the closing date. In the section Supporting Information we would like to you to tell us why you think you should be selected for this opportunity in no more than 100 words per question.
What do you think makes a good health care support worker?
Why do you think you would make a good learner?
Why would you like to be a Registered Nurse?
Once the closing date has passed, those who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an assessment day. The assessment day will comprise of a variety of activities including interview and scenario work. The assessment day will give you a chance to meet Health Board staff including the Apprenticeship Academy Team.
The assessment day details are:
Carmarthenshire 24/06/2024
Pembrokeshire 27/06/2024
Ceredigion 25/06/2024
Everyone who attends the assessment day will be invited to attend a feedback day, where we will discuss the outcome of the assessment day with you. These dates are:
Carmarthenshire 08/07/2024
Pembrokeshire 10/07/2024
Ceredigion 11/07/2024
If you are successfully recruited, you will start your employment as a Health Care Apprentice with Hywel Dda University Health Board in September 2024. Those not successful this time around will be offered support from us and the local College, Careers Wales Centre and Job Centre.
Why apply for an apprenticeship in Hywel Dda University Health Board?
*Apprenticeships are great first step into a career in the NHS
*Apprenticeships combine practical training with paid employment (learn while you earn)
*An opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to support you and help gain the practical skills you need
* You gain nationally recognised qualifications, with no tuition fees
*A potential first step to professional training
* A great experience, working as part of a team, making a real difference
Invest in your future. Come and join the Hywel Dda family. Theres no better place to #TrainWorkLive
If you require any further information, please contact: The Apprenticeship Academy Team on 07971480755apprenticeship.academy@wales.nhs.uk
We are committed to being transparent and supportive around our recruitment processes. We want to support you to perform at your best through identifying and supporting reasonable adjustments where appropriate. If you would like to discuss this further, at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Apprenticeship Academy team in advance onapprenticeship.academy@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
What does the Health Care Apprenticeship Programme involve?
- A comprehensive induction which will prepare you for your role within the Health Board
- You will be supported by a workplace mentor, an experienced health care professional
- You will have paid time off to develop your learning through studying with the learning providers
- You will have an academic mentor assigned from the learning providers at each stage
- You will attend workshops where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas
- You will work towards vocational qualifications, building the levels as you grow in confidence and experience
What qualifications will I achieve?
- Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship (if on full programme)
oLevel 2 Certificate Clinical Healthcare
oApplication of Number Essential Skill Level 1
oCommunication Essential Skill Level 1
oEssential Digital literacy Skills Level 1
oLevel 3 Diploma in Clinical Health Care Support
oApplication of Number Essential Skill Level 2
oCommunication Essential Skill Level 2
oEssential Digital literacy Skills Level 2
- Level 4 Certificate in Health Care
- BSc in Adult Nursing
What are the entry requirements for the Health Care Apprentice Programme?
- You must be aged 16+ in September 2024
- You must have current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for the last three years
- You must be a kind, caring person who is passionate about helping others
- You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You must be able to demonstrate a willingness to work hard and a commitment to nursing
- You must be committed to studying and working simultaneously which requires a high level of dedication
- You must not be in any formal government-funded education at the time of starting the Health Care Apprentice Programme
If interested, please complete the attached application form before the closing date. In the section Supporting Information we would like to you to tell us why you think you should be selected for this opportunity in no more than 100 words per question.
What do you think makes a good health care support worker?
Why do you think you would make a good learner?
Why would you like to be a Registered Nurse?
Once the closing date has passed, those who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an assessment day. The assessment day will comprise of a variety of activities including interview and scenario work. The assessment day will give you a chance to meet Health Board staff including the Apprenticeship Academy Team.
The assessment day details are:
Carmarthenshire 24/06/2024
Pembrokeshire 27/06/2024
Ceredigion 25/06/2024
Everyone who attends the assessment day will be invited to attend a feedback day, where we will discuss the outcome of the assessment day with you. These dates are:
Carmarthenshire 08/07/2024
Pembrokeshire 10/07/2024
Ceredigion 11/07/2024
If you are successfully recruited, you will start your employment as a Health Care Apprentice with Hywel Dda University Health Board in September 2024. Those not successful this time around will be offered support from us and the local College, Careers Wales Centre and Job Centre.
Why apply for an apprenticeship in Hywel Dda University Health Board?
*Apprenticeships are great first step into a career in the NHS
*Apprenticeships combine practical training with paid employment (learn while you earn)
*An opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to support you and help gain the practical skills you need
* You gain nationally recognised qualifications, with no tuition fees
*A potential first step to professional training
* A great experience, working as part of a team, making a real difference
Invest in your future. Come and join the Hywel Dda family. Theres no better place to #TrainWorkLive
If you require any further information, please contact: The Apprenticeship Academy Team on 07971480755apprenticeship.academy@wales.nhs.uk
We are committed to being transparent and supportive around our recruitment processes. We want to support you to perform at your best through identifying and supporting reasonable adjustments where appropriate. If you would like to discuss this further, at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Apprenticeship Academy team in advance onapprenticeship.academy@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Reasonable standard of English and Maths
- Willingness to undertake and complete the apprenticeship qualification
Supporting Information
Essential
- What do you think makes a good health care support worker?
- Why do you think you would make a good learner?
- Why would you like to be a Registered Nurse?
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Understanding the importance of professional behaviour
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a caring environment - can be from volunteering or demonstrable work experience
- Demonstrable experience of working with IT applications including Microsoft Office
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Reasonable standard of English and Maths
- Willingness to undertake and complete the apprenticeship qualification
Supporting Information
Essential
- What do you think makes a good health care support worker?
- Why do you think you would make a good learner?
- Why would you like to be a Registered Nurse?
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Understanding the importance of professional behaviour
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a caring environment - can be from volunteering or demonstrable work experience
- Demonstrable experience of working with IT applications including Microsoft Office
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
