Job summary
Wye Valley NHS Trust is offering our own INTERNAL Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship:
- Top-up to Registered Nurse - for Registered Nursing Associates or Assistant Practitioners
The apprenticeship will start in early September 2024.
The top-up is a 24-month education program, working towards becoming a Registered Nurse with a BSc Honours degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between WVT and the University of Worcester. This apprenticeship position will be paid at a Band 4 for the duration.
This opportunity is suitable for Assistant Practitioners, Nursing Associates or equivalent qualifications employed in Wye Valley NHS Trust who meet the following requirements:
- Have English and Maths GCSE C/4 or above, or English and Maths Level 2 Functional Skills, and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate
- Have a Level 3 qualification, 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate
- Hold the values and behaviours required for the Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
- Must be contracted for a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Have lived in England for a minimum of the last 3 years
- Nursing Associates must have a minimum of one year post registration experience before applying to the top-up
- Have written support from your current line manager- confirmation document to be sent out upon receipt of application
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate to Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship is a two-year top-up education programme, working towards becoming a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons degree. The apprenticeship combines work-based and academic learning between The Employer/Trust and a Higher Education Institute (HEI) approved to deliver Nursing and Midwifery Council approved programmes, and is also a Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider.
As a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice you will be based, as a paid employee, within Wye Valley NHS Trust. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.
You will be required to achieve the practical and academic standards as set out by the NMC, The University of Worcester, and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be able to join the NMC Register as a Registered Nurse.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view detailed job description and main responsibilities, please view supporting information linked to this vacancy
PLEASE NOTE: Prior to application please ensure you can evidence all requirements prior to interview. Failure to provide evidence of qualifications will result in your application not progressing onto the next stage. If you are currently studying towards the required qualifications linked to this training opportunity please make contact with us to confirm your eligibility.
You will be required to submit your certificates as evidence of qualifications via email as instructed by the recruitment team by the 19th May 2024.
To stand the best chance of being shortlisted you need to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience stipulated within the person specification, and provide clear examples within the supporting information section.
The trust is providing support with application writing. To find out more information or if you have any queries, please contact:education@wvt.nhs.uk
Please do not delay in submitting your application as, this vacancy may close early due to a result of high level of applications and limited opportunities available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view detailed job description and main responsibilities, please view supporting information linked to this vacancy
PLEASE NOTE: Prior to application please ensure you can evidence all requirements prior to interview. Failure to provide evidence of qualifications will result in your application not progressing onto the next stage. If you are currently studying towards the required qualifications linked to this training opportunity please make contact with us to confirm your eligibility.
You will be required to submit your certificates as evidence of qualifications via email as instructed by the recruitment team by the 19th May 2024.
To stand the best chance of being shortlisted you need to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience stipulated within the person specification, and provide clear examples within the supporting information section.
The trust is providing support with application writing. To find out more information or if you have any queries, please contact:education@wvt.nhs.uk
Please do not delay in submitting your application as, this vacancy may close early due to a result of high level of applications and limited opportunities available.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GCSEs Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Registered Nursing Associate/ Assistant Practitioner with current NMC registration equivalent experience/ qualification.
- Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Commitment to undergo training as required to complete programme
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats with patients, relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Computer literate with applications such as work/Microsoft office including email, and confident in accessing online learning
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relations with people, their families, carers and colleagues
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Previous experience as a Registered Nursing Associate involved in direct patient care in a care environment
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Experience in supervising others
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Confident and enthusiastic interpersonal skills
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery by being caring, compassionate and motivated
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- The post holder will be required to work a full range of shifts including night shifts, weekends and bank holidays
- Ability to meet the safe moving and handling requirements of the role
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GCSEs Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Registered Nursing Associate/ Assistant Practitioner with current NMC registration equivalent experience/ qualification.
- Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Commitment to undergo training as required to complete programme
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats with patients, relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Computer literate with applications such as work/Microsoft office including email, and confident in accessing online learning
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relations with people, their families, carers and colleagues
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Previous experience as a Registered Nursing Associate involved in direct patient care in a care environment
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Experience in supervising others
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Confident and enthusiastic interpersonal skills
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery by being caring, compassionate and motivated
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- The post holder will be required to work a full range of shifts including night shifts, weekends and bank holidays
- Ability to meet the safe moving and handling requirements of the role
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
