Trainee Nursing Associate

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Internal secondment: An Excitingopportunity for existing employees of South Tees hospitals NHS foundation trust. All applicants for this programme must be working a minimum of 36 hours in an AfC band 2 or 3 healthcare assistant role and be available to attend the five day Teesside university induction in March 2024 (exact dates will be released nearer the time). The trainee nursing associate apprenticeship is a two-year education programme, working towards becoming a registered nursing associate with a foundation degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between South Tees hospitals NHS foundation trust and an approved higher education institute (HEI).

The trainee nursing associate (TNA) will be seconded from their area of employment. The secondment period will be offered at AfC band 3 and upon successful completion of the 2-year programme staff will qualify as a registered nursing associate, and be able to apply for / accept an AfC band 4 nursing associate position.

The trainee nursing associate will be rostered with in the HCA numbers as a TNA with in their base area. The TNA will gain knowledge and experience from their base area and external placements. To meet the nursing and midwifery council (NMC) requirements the TNA will be allocated 4 external placements of 8 weeks over the 2 year TNA apprenticeship programme.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will be required to attend Teesside University (Darlington campus) one day per week over the 24-month period of the programme to complete a Foundation Degree qualification. The trainee nursing associate will be required to travel to all sites within the trust, as well as some external placement areas. The TNA is unable to claim travel expenses and must arrange their own transport.

Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements detailed in the person specification. The following must be presented prior to interview (date to be confirmed), or the candidates cannot be interviewed:

You will need to bring your ID and Qualifications on the 14th, 15th or 16th of November 2023 to Education and practice development team, 2nd floor, The Murray Building, JCUH between the hours of 0900 - 1530 ext 54062.

Certified evidence of maths and English (GCSE C+ or functional skills L2).
Evidence of photographic identification (passport or driving licence);
Proof of address (within 3 months)
Written statement of support from your ward / area manager (using downloaded documentation).
South tees care certificate

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Date posted

18 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annun (pro rata)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-5615197

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Currently working as an AfC Band 2 / Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (must be able to present certificates at interview)
Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree Programme

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 (must be able to present certificate at interview)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Currently working as an AfC Band 2 / Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or key skills level 2 in Maths and English (must be able to present certificates at interview)
Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree Programme

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 (must be able to present certificate at interview)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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