Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
An exciting opportunity has arisen in East Cheshire NHS Trust to join our new cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates.
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, compassionate care? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop and progress your career within the Trust?
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) apprenticeship.
We are looking formotivated, caring and dedicated individuals who are willing to commit to this 2 year training programme, bridging the gap between the role of the care support worker and registered nurse to become part of our Nursing family .
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The next Trainee Nursing Associates (TNA) programme will commence in March 2024. You will work as a TNA and train over a 2 year period to attain a Level 5 Foundation Degree qualification and Higher apprenticeship. As an apprenticeship programme you will have the opportunity to ''earn while you learn'. You will undertake your academic study at university, spending 1 day a week at university and 4 days working in a clinical area. You will be required to move around to different placements both internal and external to the Trust as you will develop skills across the four disciplines of nursing: Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
You will be employed as a Band 3 Trainee Nursing Associate on a 2 year fixed term contract working 37.5 hours a week for the duration of the programme.
Successful completion of this programme will lead to registering with the NMC Nursing Associate role and future employment opportunities as a Band 4 Nursing Associate.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above OR a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills).
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or related subject
- 1 A Level or 2 AS Levels in an appropriate subject level
- AVCE or BTEC National Diploma
- QAA recognised Access course
- Be able to demonstrate your ability to study through a Portfolio of evidence (workbased) which demonstrates
- ability/potential to work and study at Level 4 (and eventually Level to level 5 foundation degree level
- In date with clinical stat and mandatory training.
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Desirable
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a caring role /working within a health care setting
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Other
Essential
- Please see person specification for additional criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above OR a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills).
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or related subject
- 1 A Level or 2 AS Levels in an appropriate subject level
- AVCE or BTEC National Diploma
- QAA recognised Access course
- Be able to demonstrate your ability to study through a Portfolio of evidence (workbased) which demonstrates
- ability/potential to work and study at Level 4 (and eventually Level to level 5 foundation degree level
- In date with clinical stat and mandatory training.
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Desirable
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a caring role /working within a health care setting
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Other
Essential
- Please see person specification for additional criteria
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).
