Address
Form of work
Salary We are now recruiting for Nursing Associate Apprentices!
Are you committed to providing outstanding patient care?
Please note that all Training Nursing Associates (TNAs), will now be referred to as Nursing Associate Apprentices (NAAs), in accordance with NMC guidance.
Job Details
Job Title: Nursing Associate Apprentice
Department: Rotational throughout training
Site: All sites - Lincoln, Pilgrim and Grantham
Salary:Band 3
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type : Fixed Term for 2 years
These exciting posts are open to band 2 and 3 staff in health care or clinical based roles and offer the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise to a band 4 level. Once qualified, the Nursing Associate role will bridge the gap between a healthcare assistant and a graduate Registered Nurse, providing you with a structured career path. The role will be regulated by the NMC.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START IN THE COMING MONTHS
The Nursing Associate apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers so evidence of study is vital.
The entry criteria includes the following, although a more comprehensive list is available from the supporting Job description
As a prerequisite you will:
MUST have GCSEs Grade A* – C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent - certificates will be requested
Have relevant and demonstrable experience in a health/ Social care setting
Be able and willing to travel across different care settings and sites delivered by us and those of our partner Trusts
Demonstrate both our Trust values and the Six C's
Be keen to champion outstanding care
Shortlisted applicants, will be invited to a Values Based Recruitment session, which will consist of a 1:1 interview. Normal recruitment checks will also be required including evidencing your qualification certificates so please ensure you have these handy to speed up the recruitment process. If successful, you will then be put forward and offered a place on the programme
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
The Nursing Associate role is a new role that will sit alongside existing registered nurses and nursing care support workers- to deliver hands-on care for patients. The role will bridge the gap between health and care support workers, who have a care certificate and graduate registered nurses and offers opportunities for health care assistants to progress into nursing roles
As an apprentice for this role, you will be full time for 2 years. The education will be provided by the University of Lincoln and will lead to a Diploma in Higher Education: Level 5
If successful you will:
Have the opportunity to study for a fully funded 2 year Diploma in HE Level 5
Gain both academic and work-based learning, supporting you to develop your skills and knowledge
Undertake a number of placements across a diverse range of specialisms and venues
Be provided with support during your practice placements and during your time at the University of Lincoln
Have the opportunity to take part in a brand new, innovative programme, offering hands on practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Be able to continue on the Nursing Career Development Pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse if successful
Annual leave will only be able to be taken at times when there is no planned curricula activity, and these times are evenly spread across the 2 year programme.
You must be committed to working a full range of shifts.
100% Course attendance is mandatory
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
