Job summary
Are you looking to start an exciting and
rewarding new career as a Nursing Associate?
Can you put people first and provide nursing
care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate?
Although as part of your
training, you would gain experience in all fields of Nursing.
Our Programme offers you the chance to achieve a professional
qualification that forms part of the nursing family as a registered
practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It also
forms part of our career pathway to train to become a Registered Mental Health
or Learning Disability Nurse, to enable you to build a career in one of the
UKs most progressive Trusts.
In partnership with Plymouth University, you will join us as a Student Nursing Associate and over two years will undertake the NMC approved
Foundation Degree that leads to the professional qualification.
Alongside the weekly study day with the University which will be take place in
Exeter, you will have dedicated time in your working week to achieve the
required competencies of the role over the course of the Programme
** Please note this vacancy may close early without notice, should we receive high numbers of applications
On your application, please state which team/location you currently work in
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
The Nursing Associate
will work as part of the team, delivering evidence based health and social care
that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out
specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered
practitioners.
Key Dates
If shortlisted, the recruitment process will involve:
Mandatory attendance at a virtual briefing session, delivered by
the Trust and University of Plymouth. Options available will be 10th or 11thNovember 2025 delivered via MS Teams.
Joint Interviews carried out virtually with the University are
expected to take place W/C 1st December 2025
The academic programme has a start date of March 2026although we will
aim to have apprentices in post within the Trust before this date.
Due
to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded
apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from
candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3
years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.
For non-UK based qualifications a ENIC statement of comparability may be required to confirm equivalency to UK qualifications. Where English is studied as a second language, this is not considered comparable to an English Level 2 qualification studied in the UK. Therefore, where this is the case we would require an alternative qualification, such as an IELTS 6.0 or Functional Skills Level 2 English.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills at level 2
- In all cases, re maths and English, please evidence in the qualification section above, details of the specific qualification you achieved, awarding body, grade and country obtained. Failure to do this might exclude you from being shortlisted
- For non-UK based qualifications a ENIC statement of comparability may be required to confirm equivalency to UK qualifications. Where English is studied as a second language, this is not considered comparable to an English Level 2 qualification studied in the UK. Therefore, where this is the case we would require an alternative qualification, such as an IELTS 6.0 or Functional Skills Level 2 English.
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- Evidence of recent study to level 3. Applicants with previous study at level 4 or higher will be considered on an individual basis.
- Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Describe how you anticipate balancing the demands of a role in the workplace alongside a student role.
- Basic IT skills.
- Evidence how you have to communicated effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication).
- Evidence how you have developed effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Evidence how you have worked with vulnerable people in a group or on an individual basis.
- Evidence how you have evaluated complex information to assist with decision making.
- Problem solving skills.
Experience
Essential
- Describe why you would like to qualify as a Student Nurse Associate?,
- Describe your commitment, knowledge, and/or experience, or transferable skills in working with vulnerable client groups
- Describe your experience of coping in stressful and demanding situations
- Describe with examples of when you have worked in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Describe, with examples
- Any previous experience of working in a range of different health care settings, (statutory or voluntary).
- Any experience of working with people whose behaviour can be challenging.
- Any experience of working clients/patients with mental health support needs
- Any experience of working independently within defined procedures and care pathways.
- Any experience of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgments on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
Other
Essential
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and Breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills at level 2
- In all cases, re maths and English, please evidence in the qualification section above, details of the specific qualification you achieved, awarding body, grade and country obtained. Failure to do this might exclude you from being shortlisted
- For non-UK based qualifications a ENIC statement of comparability may be required to confirm equivalency to UK qualifications. Where English is studied as a second language, this is not considered comparable to an English Level 2 qualification studied in the UK. Therefore, where this is the case we would require an alternative qualification, such as an IELTS 6.0 or Functional Skills Level 2 English.
-
- Evidence of recent study to level 3. Applicants with previous study at level 4 or higher will be considered on an individual basis.
- Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Describe how you anticipate balancing the demands of a role in the workplace alongside a student role.
- Basic IT skills.
- Evidence how you have to communicated effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication).
- Evidence how you have developed effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Evidence how you have worked with vulnerable people in a group or on an individual basis.
- Evidence how you have evaluated complex information to assist with decision making.
- Problem solving skills.
Experience
Essential
- Describe why you would like to qualify as a Student Nurse Associate?,
- Describe your commitment, knowledge, and/or experience, or transferable skills in working with vulnerable client groups
- Describe your experience of coping in stressful and demanding situations
- Describe with examples of when you have worked in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Describe, with examples
- Any previous experience of working in a range of different health care settings, (statutory or voluntary).
- Any experience of working with people whose behaviour can be challenging.
- Any experience of working clients/patients with mental health support needs
- Any experience of working independently within defined procedures and care pathways.
- Any experience of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgments on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
Other
Essential
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and Breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
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.
