Job summary
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 a small number of candidates to complete our February 2025
cohort. You will be 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 on a two-year Trainee Nursing Associate role on a fixed term
contract at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT).
To
be eligible to apply you must have and be able to evidence:
Maths GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
English GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
Completed Care Certificate
Level 2 Health care related qualification
Experience delivering patient care
Lived in the UK for continuous 3-year period prior to start of the programme
Have a valid visa for the full length of the apprenticeship until April 2027
Note:
This advert will close early once
enough suitable candidates have applied.
This role is not available for
sponsorship.
Shortlisted candidates will require
evidence of line manager and matron support
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
- English GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
- Level 2 Health care related qualification
Desirable
- Completed the care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering patient care
- IT skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and develop
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
- English GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
- Level 2 Health care related qualification
Desirable
- Completed the care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering patient care
- IT skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and develop
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.
