Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within:

Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

In order to progress your application, it is essential that you upload and provide your certificates for the below:

GCSE in English and Maths at level C/4 or above (or equivalent e.g., Functional Skills L2)
32 UCAS points from a science or social science subject. This may include a full level 3 Apprenticeship or Access to Higher Education/ A Levels.

Please use the 'attachments' option following submission of your application.

You will also need to attach the confirmation of suitability form. This must be signed by your departmental Matron

If you need any support in actioning this, please contact recruitment.enquiries@porthosp.nhs.uk

Without this information, your application will not be progressed.

Main duties of the job

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals, we are passionate about the development of our people, and are proud of our successful apprenticeship programme.

This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to study with the University of Portsmouth (UOP), earning whilst you learn. Under this new programmecreated by UOP starting April 2025 you will becomepart of their first Nursing Degree Apprentices (Adult field only).This will lead you tobecoming part of our future nursing team

As a nursing apprentice you will work part of your time as a healthcare support worker and the remainder as a nursing apprentice. The programme is offered as full-time, however, part-time hours can be considered (32.5 hours per week as a minimum).

If you have a passion and desire to start your career in nursing with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and, if like us, this opportunity excites you, then we welcome you to submit an application.

About us

In order to progress your application, it is essential that you clearly state and provide all relevant qualificationsincluding Maths and English and appropriate Level 3 or higher qualification.

Please provide a statement on why you wish to be a Nursing Apprentice with Portsmouth Hospitals.(This can be included in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' on the first page of the application form or as a separate attachment and must be a minimum of 500 words).

The start date for the Registered Nurse Degree apprenticeship will be the 7th April 2025.

Please note that all shortlisted applicants will be required to have matron or equivalent approval prior to interview.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

REF1205K

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the Healthcare Support Worker role, please see attached job description.

To apply for the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship you will need to be:

Aged 18 or over at the start of the programme.
You must have the right to work in the UK or eligible residency status for apprenticeship funding (Please see attached additional document:

Please note this course is still pending NMC approval.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the Healthcare Support Worker role, please see attached job description.

To apply for the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship you will need to be:

Aged 18 or over at the start of the programme.
You must have the right to work in the UK or eligible residency status for apprenticeship funding (Please see attached additional document:

Please note this course is still pending NMC approval.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths at Level C/4 or above (or equivalent).
32 UCAS points from a science or social science subject. This may include a full level 3 Apprenticeship or Access to Higher Education/ A Levels.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team player.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to effectively interact with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
Can demonstrate understanding and share the Trust values ofWorking Together for Patients, With Compassion, As One Team and Always Improving.

Desirable

Evidence of previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Evidence of undertaking virtual/online learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths at Level C/4 or above (or equivalent).
32 UCAS points from a science or social science subject. This may include a full level 3 Apprenticeship or Access to Higher Education/ A Levels.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team player.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to effectively interact with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
Can demonstrate understanding and share the Trust values ofWorking Together for Patients, With Compassion, As One Team and Always Improving.

Desirable

Evidence of previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Evidence of undertaking virtual/online learning.

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.