Job summary
Can you see yourself as a Student Nursing Associate? (Previously known as TNA)
Wye Valley NHS Trust, is offering our own Health Care Support Workers the opportunity, to apply to the 2 year Student Nursing Associate apprenticeship with the University of Worcester, to commence September 2024.
The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree qualification.
This opportunity is suitable for Internal Wye Valley NHS Health Care Support Workers who meet the following requirements:
- Have English and Maths GCSE C/4 or above, or equivalent, or English and Maths Level 2 Functional Skills, and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate
- Hold the values and behaviours required for the Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
- Are prepared to work a minimum contract of 30 hours per week
- Have lived in England for a minimum of the last 3 year
- Have a Level 3 qualification, and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate. If you do not have this level of qualification, Worcester University are supporting an essay route - for more information and support with this please contact apprenticeships@wvt.nhs.uk (deadline submission for this route: 30th May 2024
- Have written support from your current line manager-confirmation document to be sent out upon receipt of application
Main duties of the job
The apprentice will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care in accordance with the NMC Standards of proficiency 2018.
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 Associate.
A Student Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in the trust in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
See the link from the NMC: what to expect from your nursing associatehttps://youtu.be/0cVBHUVrf04.
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
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study towards Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- 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 take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- IT skills including word processing, accessing online content
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Understanding of evidence based practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of the last 3 years
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
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study towards Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme
- 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 take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- IT skills including word processing, accessing online content
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Understanding of evidence based practice
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of the last 3 years
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.