Job summary
Are
you ready to progress your career?
Do
you want to be part of a high quality, innovative work-based learning programme
aimed at shaping the delivery of nursing care for the future?
Then
the Trainee Nursing Associate role could be for you.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new cohort of Trainee Nursing
Associates (TNA) within the adult hospital at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in
partnership with Leeds Beckett University. We are looking for someone who is
passionate about delivering high quality, patient-centred care and bridging the
gap between the role of the care support worker and registered nurse.
This
is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to earn while you
learn throughout the duration of the programme.
You will be employed in a two-year Trainee Nursing
Associate role on a fixed term contract at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT).
Main duties of the job
This
is a developmental role. The trainee will work towards the post of Registered
Nursing Associate (RNA) through successful completion of the Nursing Associate
training programme at Leeds Beckett University. This includes the attainment of
a Level 5 Foundation Degree qualification and registration with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council.
The
candidate will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and behaviours related to
the role of the RNA within the adult hospital, which includes working in care
settings and the delivery of person-centred care.
The training programme emphasises the role that TNA
can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards
health and well-being. The TNA will actively contribute to the delivery of
holistic care. Holistic care is a whole-person approach which considers, and
equally values, physical, social, spiritual and other factors while planning
and delivering high quality care.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the North.
Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care
and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. At Leeds Teaching Hospitals, we
aim to be a fair and supportive Trust with positive, caring teams who are
champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make us
different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a
responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see
as important to how we work.
Our
five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and
Empowered.
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
This
is a developmental role.
The
trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate
through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which
includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree qualification. They 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 training programme which includes working in care settings and
delivery of person-centred care.
The
Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and
work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education
providers. A Trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a
particular organisation, 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.
At
the end of the programme, the Trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with
the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to
employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code
of conduct.
The training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can
play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health
and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery
of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach
which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health
needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in
the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is
fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with
the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in
which they have trained and are employed.
The
trainee will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered
Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus
on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that
focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a
high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical
competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace,
while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
And
Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within
different care settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills
throughout the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence
required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning
and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a developmental role.
The
trainee will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate
through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which
includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree qualification. They 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 training programme which includes working in care settings and
delivery of person-centred care.
The
Nursing Associate apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and
work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education
providers. A Trainee Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a
particular organisation, 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.
At
the end of the programme, the Trainee Nursing Associate will be equipped with
the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to
employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code
of conduct.
The training programme emphasises the role that Trainee Nursing Associates can
play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health
and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery
of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach
which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health
needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in
the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is
fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with
the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in
which they have trained and are employed.
The
trainee will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered
Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus
on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that
focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a
high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical
competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace,
while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
And
Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within
different care settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills
throughout the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence
required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning
and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of collaborative team working
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification e.g. functional skills
- Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification e.g. functional skills
- INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 2 apprenticeship/diploma in Clinical Support Worker or equivalent qualification
- EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 3 apprenticeship/diploma in Clinical Support Worker or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Practical work experience in a care setting delivering patient centred care
- IT skills
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Patient focused
- Positive and caring attitude
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of collaborative team working
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification e.g. functional skills
- Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification e.g. functional skills
- INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 2 apprenticeship/diploma in Clinical Support Worker or equivalent qualification
- EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Level 3 apprenticeship/diploma in Clinical Support Worker or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Practical work experience in a care setting delivering patient centred care
- IT skills
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Patient focused
- Positive and caring attitude
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).
