Trainee Nursing Associate

Job summary

Trainee Nurse Associate (Apprenticeship)

Job Type: Fixed term (24 months)

Working pattern: 30 or 37.5 hours per week.

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change.

Pay Band: 3

Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services..

We are a responsive Community Healthcare organisation that places the values of Caring, Compassions and Quality at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support people in their own homes and from several hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for to train to become a nursing associate with Wiltshire Health and Care LLP.

Main duties of the job

With posts available, in a variety of areas across Wiltshire you will need to be willing to be flexible on location to meet the needs of our services. However, this is an excellent opportunity to train as you earn, whilst completing this apprenticeship.

You will be expected to attend University in Swindon for a day per week, and although you will be based in 1 service area, you will need to undertake 4 placements at an alternative location over the two years. Therefore, there will be the requirement to travel as part of this program. You will be supported to learn on the job by the healthcare team and a dedicated work-based tutor.

We are proud of our staff and support career progression so if you successfully complete the 2-year training course, and become registered, you will be offered an opportunity to apply and interview for a permanent job as a Band 4 Nursing Associate although this may not be in the team where you undertook the apprenticeship. Once established in this role, the opportunity for further training to become a registered nurse may also be possible.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate at least 12 months caring experience, achieved an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Care Certificate as well at Level 2 (or grade C) at GSCE in English and Maths prior to application. Training will commence on September 24

Interview date and venue to be confirmed.

For more information please contact:

Hilary Kennedy 07391 410548 or email whc.tna@nhs.net

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ

Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ

Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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