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 Student Nursing Associate role could be for you.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new cohort of Student Nursing
Associates (SNA) within Leeds Teaching Hospitals in partnership with Leeds
Beckett University. We have placements with adult and paediatric areas.
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 on a two-year Student Nursing Associate role on a fixed term
contract at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT).
To
be eligible to apply you must have:
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
Experience delivering patient care
Lived in the UK for continuous
3-year period prior to start of the programme
Have a valid eligible visa for the
full length of the apprenticeship e.g until October 2027
Please
note: This advert may close early once enough suitable candidates have
applied.
Main duties of the job
This
is a developmental role. The student will work towards the post of Registered
Nursing Associate (RNA) through successful completion of the Nursing Associate
apprenticeship 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 or childrens hospital, which includes
working in care settings and the delivery of person-centred care.
The apprenticeship programme emphasises the role that
SNA can play in life-course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards
health and well-being. The SNA 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
student 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 Student 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 Student 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 Student 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
student 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
student 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 Student 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 Student 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 Student 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
student 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering personal and clinical care (essential)
- Core Knowledge in:
- Principles of infection prevention and control
- Customer relations
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Emergency procedures
- Equity and diversity
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals Level 2 Apprenticeship /Diploma in Clinical Support Worker or equivalent
- Experience providing high quality care
- And
- English and Maths GCSEs Grade A* - C (4-9) or Level 2 Functional skills or equivalent.
- Completion of Care Certificate
- Willingness to undergo training as required
- Commitment to complete apprenticeship training programme
Job Fulfilment
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering personal and clinical care (essential)
- Core Knowledge in:
- Principles of infection prevention and control
- Customer relations
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Emergency procedures
- Equity and diversity
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals Level 2 Apprenticeship /Diploma in Clinical Support Worker or equivalent
- Experience providing high quality care
- And
- English and Maths GCSEs Grade A* - C (4-9) or Level 2 Functional skills or equivalent.
- Completion of Care Certificate
- Willingness to undergo training as required
- Commitment to complete apprenticeship training programme
Job Fulfilment
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
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.
