Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new cohort of Transfer to Nursing
(TTN) apprentices for February 2024 here in the Leeds Childrens Hospital. We
are looking for enthusiastic Registered Nursing Associates who are passionate
and motivated to develop their career by developing the skills and knowledge
to provide high quality, patient centred care as a Registered Nurse.
One
of the benefits of this course is that you can learn while you earn
throughout the duration of the programme. You would be working within a
high-quality nursing and education team who will be there to support you
along the way.
Employment
is on a fixed term contract within the Leeds Childrens Hospital. The course
involves a Hub ward where you are based for much of your course, then
through placements, be exposed to a variety of clinical environments enabling
you to experience the wide range of specialities Leeds Childrens Hospitals
can offer.
So,
if you would like to be part of this exciting adventure then the Transfer to
Nursing (Childrens) could be for you.
Main duties of the job
The
TTN apprentices will undertake their usual RNA role when on the Hub ward.
Continuing to provide all the skills and care the RNA currently undertakes.
When
the TTN apprentices is on placement they wear a student nurse uniform and are
supernumerary within that clinical environment. This is where the apprentice
will be expected to make the most of all the learning opportunities they can.
The apprentice will be supported by a preceptor, the ward team and clinical
educators.
A
TTN apprentice will have 7.5 hours of study per week to undertake lectures
and course work. The rest of the hours are working clinically.
About us
At
LCH you will have opportunities to learn within environments caring for
infants, childrens and young people. There are a variety of specialities such
as surgery, medicine, cardiac, liver/renal, oncology, childrens theatres,
neurosciences, critical care, neonates, outpatients. Within these clinical
environments you will learn about concepts such as child development and family
centred care. LCH is inclusive and diverse providing opportunities to all. LCH
staff work together to provide the best possible hospital experience for all
our patients. We are a tertiary centre which means we are exposed to children
with a variety of medical conditions and are often very sick. This makes for a
really exciting but challenging working environment. As a TTN apprentice you
would be joining us at a very exciting time as we start a journey towards a new
purpose built childrens hospital expected to be completed by 2030.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Transfer to Nursing - Apprentice Nurse course is up to a three year education
programme, working to become a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons degree in
Adult Nursing. The course combines
work-based and academic learning between LTHT and an approved Higher
Education Institute (HEI).
As
a Transfer to Nurse student you will be based as a paid employee, within LTHT. 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
services and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for
entry to the NMC register, which will provide you with Registered Nurse
status.
You
will be required to achieve the education and practice standards as set out
by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships and undertake an
integrated end point assessment, as well as completion of the degree
programme.
During
the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow
you to work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will
be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the
programme within the contract period.
Applications are welcomed from
those aged 18 years or over
The Transfer to Nurse is a paid
member of staff, working within the Trust, you will be allocated set time to
attend academic study and placements
As
part of the apprenticeship you will be required to:
Deliver high quality, compassionate
care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse with a focus
on promoting patient health and independence
Successfully complete and pass the
academic and practice elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship
standards. According to these standards you will be required to complete 4,300
hours equally divided between theory and practice as off the job training.
You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that
demonstrates learning and skills and complete an end point assessment.
Successfully complete the nursing
competencies related to NMC standards as specified by the Trust and the
University
Have sound attitudes and behaviours
compatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way
Work as part of a designated
clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the
patient as a rostered member of staff as on the job training
Work with an NMC approved assessor,
taking responsibility for developing your own nursing competence while on
placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your
learning
Adhere to the policies and
procedures required as an employee of LTHT
Work within the competency
boundaries as set at each stage of the programme and as determined by the
Nursing and Midwifery standards for registered nurse preparation, regardless
of previous healthcare experience.
Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic
attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Transfer to Nursing - Apprentice Nurse course is up to a three year education
programme, working to become a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons degree in
Adult Nursing. The course combines
work-based and academic learning between LTHT and an approved Higher
Education Institute (HEI).
As
a Transfer to Nurse student you will be based as a paid employee, within LTHT. 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
services and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for
entry to the NMC register, which will provide you with Registered Nurse
status.
You
will be required to achieve the education and practice standards as set out
by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships and undertake an
integrated end point assessment, as well as completion of the degree
programme.
During
the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow
you to work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will
be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the
programme within the contract period.
Applications are welcomed from
those aged 18 years or over
The Transfer to Nurse is a paid
member of staff, working within the Trust, you will be allocated set time to
attend academic study and placements
As
part of the apprenticeship you will be required to:
Deliver high quality, compassionate
care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse with a focus
on promoting patient health and independence
Successfully complete and pass the
academic and practice elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship
standards. According to these standards you will be required to complete 4,300
hours equally divided between theory and practice as off the job training.
You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that
demonstrates learning and skills and complete an end point assessment.
Successfully complete the nursing
competencies related to NMC standards as specified by the Trust and the
University
Have sound attitudes and behaviours
compatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way
Work as part of a designated
clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the
patient as a rostered member of staff as on the job training
Work with an NMC approved assessor,
taking responsibility for developing your own nursing competence while on
placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your
learning
Adhere to the policies and
procedures required as an employee of LTHT
Work within the competency
boundaries as set at each stage of the programme and as determined by the
Nursing and Midwifery standards for registered nurse preparation, regardless
of previous healthcare experience.
Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic
attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The TTN must be 18years or over
- You need to prove that you are living permanently in the UK and that you have the right to live and study in the UK
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- FDs Nursing Associate Qualification with NMC Pin number
- Maths and English A*-C (4-9) or level 2 functional skills or equivalelnt
- Commitment to undergo training as required to complete programme
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relating to children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Worked as an RNA for at least 6 months
- Sound knowledge of the principles of infection prevention and control
- Maintaining a safe environment for babies, children and young people
- Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency procedures
- Demonstrate practice that reflects equity and diversity
- Insight into roles and responsibilities as a Registered Nursing Associate and demonstrates multi-professional working to provide holistic care to children and young people
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Good time management
- Mentor and support others
- Uphold the NMC Code
- Limitations of the role of the RNA
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The TTN must be 18years or over
- You need to prove that you are living permanently in the UK and that you have the right to live and study in the UK
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- FDs Nursing Associate Qualification with NMC Pin number
- Maths and English A*-C (4-9) or level 2 functional skills or equivalelnt
- Commitment to undergo training as required to complete programme
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relating to children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Worked as an RNA for at least 6 months
- Sound knowledge of the principles of infection prevention and control
- Maintaining a safe environment for babies, children and young people
- Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency procedures
- Demonstrate practice that reflects equity and diversity
- Insight into roles and responsibilities as a Registered Nursing Associate and demonstrates multi-professional working to provide holistic care to children and young people
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Good time management
- Mentor and support others
- Uphold the NMC Code
- Limitations of the role of the RNA
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.
