Job summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS APPLY ONLY
As part of our workforce transformation plan, the RBFT is continuing to increase the number of Nursing Associates within the organisation. The Nursing Associate role is a fast evolving role, which was developed to bridge the gap between the Registered Nurse and the Health Care Support Worker (HCSW). Trainees will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, which will support them to attain the skills and knowledge to enable them to provide high quality, compassionate care to our patients. Throughout the apprenticeship, the trainee will be working at a higher level than a HCSW and on completion will attain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The training programme combines both academic and work-based learning across a range of healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
Trainees will be based in one main ward / department and are expected to work a variety of shifts including nights, long days and weekends. They will also be required to gain experience working in a variety of health and social care settings. These placements will be both within and external to the Trust so Trainees must be able and willing to travel as required and work different shift patterns according to the placement area.
Academically Trainees will undertake a level 5 Apprenticeship (Nursing Associate) / Foundation Degree with University of West London (UWL) and will be released for study days as per the UWL programme.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and resilient individuals to help us continue to develop this exciting role in the Trust and commence the academic programme in 2023 and 2024. We will be accepting applications from individuals who are currently employed within the organisation. Successful applicants will be required to complete the Care Certificate prior to commencing the Nursing Associate programme if they have not already.
We are looking to recruitNursing Associate Trainees for a variety of ward / departments. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred ward / department
About us
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Our values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational, Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Selection will be subject to two interviews;
firstly in house held bi-monthly at the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust site, then final selection at interview held jointly with University of West London via MS Teams Dates to be confirmed. Offers will be subject to reference, and evidence required for the apprenticeship standards (i.e. Maths and English and resident in the UK for 3 years)
Applicants will be required to undertake two individual interviews. Essential criteria are outlined in the job description but include the following:
- Applicantsmust holdGSCE maths & English qualifications at grade 4-9 or equivalent level 2 functional skills.
- Applicants will be required to provide evidence of these qualifications in the form of certificates prior to being invited to attend the selection day.
- Applicants must be able to work full time (37.5 hours per week).
- Provide evidence they meet the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) rules:
- Have the right to work in England and be one of the following: A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
- ORa non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.
Once invited to interview you will be required to upload your documents (certificates for English and Maths Qualifications and
Passport/ proof of ID) to the University for checking.
Please ensure you include your full legal name and National Insurance Number on the application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Selection will be subject to two interviews;
firstly in house held bi-monthly at the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust site, then final selection at interview held jointly with University of West London via MS Teams Dates to be confirmed. Offers will be subject to reference, and evidence required for the apprenticeship standards (i.e. Maths and English and resident in the UK for 3 years)
Applicants will be required to undertake two individual interviews. Essential criteria are outlined in the job description but include the following:
- Applicantsmust holdGSCE maths & English qualifications at grade 4-9 or equivalent level 2 functional skills.
- Applicants will be required to provide evidence of these qualifications in the form of certificates prior to being invited to attend the selection day.
- Applicants must be able to work full time (37.5 hours per week).
- Provide evidence they meet the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) rules:
- Have the right to work in England and be one of the following: A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA or those with bilateral agreements), for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
- ORa non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.
Once invited to interview you will be required to upload your documents (certificates for English and Maths Qualifications and
Passport/ proof of ID) to the University for checking.
Please ensure you include your full legal name and National Insurance Number on the application form.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or level 2 functional skills in Maths and English (certificates must be produced at time of selection)
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Completion of an HCA development programme
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or level 2 functional skills in Maths and English (certificates must be produced at time of selection)
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Completion of an HCA development programme
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.
