Job summary
Can you see yourself as a Registered Nurse?
Wye Valley NHS Trust, is offering eligible staff the opportunity, to apply for the 4-year Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Worcester, to commence September 2026.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship education program, enables staff to work 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 opportunity is suitable for Internal Wye Valley NHS staff 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- to be submitted by Sunday 5th April.
- Have a Level 3 qualification, 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate to be submitted by Sunday 5th April.
- Hold the values and behaviours required for the Registered Nurse
- Must be contracted for a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Have lived in England for the last 3 years as a minimum.
- Have written support from your current line manager-the confirmation form will be sent out to the applicant upon receipt of application. The applicant will need to request support from their manager who will need to sign the form. The applicant will then return the form to recruitment by Sunday 5th April.
Main duties of the job
The apprentice will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Registered Nurse within the service and through completion of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care in accordance with the NMC Standards of proficiency 2018.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice will be based, as a paid employee, within Wye Valley NHS Trust. Within their contracted hours they will work 28/29 within their RNDA role and the remaining hours in their HCSW role in their allocated home base. Practice placements, undertaken as part of the course will be external to their home base. During practice placements they will experience working across both internal and potentially external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements, which also includes working flexibly during practice placements to provide 24-hour care.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice 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 they will be able to join the NMC Register as a Registered Nurse.
As an apprentice they will remain an employee of the Trust. Therefore, they are expected to work within and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
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 5th April 2026.
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.
Recruitment support:
The trust is providing support with application writing. Teams sessions have been arranged on:
Tuesday 17th March 15:00-16:00
Wednesday 18th March 10:00-11:00
Monday 23rd March 13:00-14:00
Thursday 26th March 10:00-11:00
Please contact apprenticeships@wvt.nhs.uk to receive the Teams link to join the meeting.
Recruitment information sessions are also being held by the University of Worcester team. These sessions are informal, optional, and designed for you to join whenever you need support. Each session lasts no longer than one hour.
You may find these sessions helpful if you want guidance on the following:
Preparing for your apprenticeship
Understanding expectations and next steps
Completing required documents
Asking questions about the process
Getting general support or reassurance before you begin
These sessions will be held on:
11/03/2026 9-10am
09/04/2026 10-11am
16/04/2026 2-3pm
05/05/2026 1:30-2:30pm
14/05/2026 10-11am
Please contact apprenticeships@wvt.nhs.uk to receive the Teams link to join the meeting.
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 5th April 2026.
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.
Recruitment support:
The trust is providing support with application writing. Teams sessions have been arranged on:
Tuesday 17th March 15:00-16:00
Wednesday 18th March 10:00-11:00
Monday 23rd March 13:00-14:00
Thursday 26th March 10:00-11:00
Please contact apprenticeships@wvt.nhs.uk to receive the Teams link to join the meeting.
Recruitment information sessions are also being held by the University of Worcester team. These sessions are informal, optional, and designed for you to join whenever you need support. Each session lasts no longer than one hour.
You may find these sessions helpful if you want guidance on the following:
Preparing for your apprenticeship
Understanding expectations and next steps
Completing required documents
Asking questions about the process
Getting general support or reassurance before you begin
These sessions will be held on:
11/03/2026 9-10am
09/04/2026 10-11am
16/04/2026 2-3pm
05/05/2026 1:30-2:30pm
14/05/2026 10-11am
Please contact apprenticeships@wvt.nhs.uk to receive the Teams link to join the meeting.
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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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.
