Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Nursing Degree Apprentice Top Up Course BCU Jan 2026

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

To start the Top Up Course at BCU in January 2026 at Birmingham City University. Please note, this is for internal applicants only.

This is a developmental role Apprenticeship. As a trainee you will work towards progression to become a Registered Nurse through successful completion of the Nurse Degree Apprentice training programme which includes the attainment of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree.

You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nurse Degree Apprentice within the service which includes working in range of care settings and delivery of person centred care.

The Nurse Degree Apprentice training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A Nurse Degree Apprentice will be employed by a Health Care organisation but will work in a wide range of clinical placement 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 as a Nurse Degree Apprentice you will become a Registered Nurse registered and accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Code (NMC). You will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nurse.

Recruitment Timeline:

Interviews dates for these positions will be released to candiates who are shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

The training programme emphasises the role that Nurse Degree Apprentice 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 that a Nurse Degree Apprentice 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.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9365-25-NDA-1

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 their assessor and supervisor/s to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Degree Training Programme

Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Degree programme

Develop by the end of the Nursing Degree Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Registered Nurse role , accessing clinical and care advice when needed

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Degree programme

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Applicants are required to remain on programme for 2-4 years depending on course.
Sign an Apprenticeship Agreement
Attend University and undertake practice placements in line with the Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) apprenticeship requirements.
Line manager support/approval.
Ability to work internal rotation shifts and travel across sites if required.

Experience

Essential

Have a 30+ hours permanent employment contract with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Demonstrate they have an understanding of the requirements of the nursing degree apprentice role.

Desirable

Computer literate.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English (Language or Literature).
GCSE Maths Grades A-C or 4-9 (or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills).
120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 1 A Level and a maximum of 3 A Levels or Equivalent Level 3 qualifications e.g. BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3 or Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Desirable

Evidence of recent study; demonstration of the ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Be able to demonstrate a passion for advancing their knowledge, skills and behaviours towards achieving Registered Nurse status.
Partake in collaborative working.
Excellent communication skills.
Shows an interest in caring for people.

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Applicants are required to remain on programme for 2-4 years depending on course.
Sign an Apprenticeship Agreement
Attend University and undertake practice placements in line with the Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) apprenticeship requirements.
Line manager support/approval.
Ability to work internal rotation shifts and travel across sites if required.

Experience

Essential

Have a 30+ hours permanent employment contract with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Demonstrate they have an understanding of the requirements of the nursing degree apprentice role.

Desirable

Computer literate.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English (Language or Literature).
GCSE Maths Grades A-C or 4-9 (or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills).
120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 1 A Level and a maximum of 3 A Levels or Equivalent Level 3 qualifications e.g. BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3 or Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Desirable

Evidence of recent study; demonstration of the ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree programme.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Be able to demonstrate a passion for advancing their knowledge, skills and behaviours towards achieving Registered Nurse status.
Partake in collaborative working.
Excellent communication skills.
Shows an interest in caring for people.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)