Job summary
Please ensure you have minimum of 12 months post registration
experienceat point of assessment
centre and interview
Mid
Yorkshire Teaching Trust NHS (MYTT) is passionate about the workforce and is
invested into ensuring you join an innovative team focused on providing high
quality care.
MYTT
has a proven track record of providing excellent support to our learners, in
partnership with University. We have been recognised nationally for the support
we provide individuals during their studies and when settling into employment.
This
is a 18-month fixed term contract at MYTT, in which you will be employed as an
ADULT Registered
Nurse Degree Apprentice (RNDA). You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per
week and will receive an apprenticeship salary.
You
will work as part of a clinical team and have dedicated time to study for a
Bachelors degree in Adult Nursing at the University of Bolton. Whilst you will
be employed to a clinical area you will also experience working across both
internal and external clinical placements to the organisation to gain an
appreciation of the different areas of the local healthcare service and meet
the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) practice learning requirements.
As
an employee of MYTT you will demonstrate our values and behaviours and once you
have successfully completed the programme, you will be offered a Band 5 role as
a Registered Nurse within MYTT.
Main duties of the job
You
are applying for our next ADULT RNDA programme which commences in June
2024 in partnership with University of Bolton.
If
you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an assessment
centre and interview week beginning 11th March 2024. If you are
not able to attend the assessment centre we will not be able to proceed with
your application.
You
will also be asked to complete an online Maths and English assessment as part
of the University of Bolton recruitment. Please make sure you have completed
the online assessments before attending to the assessment centre. More details
will be shared once selected for the assessment centre.
You
will be asked to provide original certificates of your Maths and English
qualifications and your Foundation Degree. If you don't have these, you will
not be able to attend the assessment centre.
If
successful and offered a place on the course, you will be fully supported by
the Trust, with paid employment as an apprentice during your studies and Level 6
Course fees paid. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will be
guaranteed a permanent job with the Trust as a Band 5 Registered Nurse
There is eligibility criteria for government funded
apprenticeships which requires the applicant to be aged 16+, be a resident in
the UK/EU for the last three years. Applicants cannot have achieved a
qualification at level 6 or abovein the same pathwayas this will exempt them
from being able to undertake the apprenticeship.
About us
We provide care and support to over million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three
hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you
share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients
and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- During the initial phase
of
the training programme, all work activities should be
under direct guidance and
supervision of the
registered practitioner. As the training
programme progresses, following discussion and agreement with
mentors and supervisors,
supervision and guidance will
be both direct and
indirect.
-
Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults
at all
times. Is familiar with and
adheres to, the MYHT safeguarding policies.
- The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the
care setting
where the Degree Nurse Apprentice
is working.
The Degree
Nurse Apprentice will:
- Abide by the principles
of the NMC code.
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, work within competencies set by the
NMC
for each
stage
of the educational programme.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process in the on-going assessment, planning, management and
evaluation of care
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, support individuals with aspects of care
including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and
independence through awareness
raising
and care navigation
to other
professionals as
appropriate
- Under the supervision of a registered
nurse perform and record
clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse.
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse accurately record nutritional
and
fluid intake
- Demonstrate the
ability to recognise changing priorities
seeking advice and guidance from the registered
nurse or other registered care professionals as
appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition,
behaviour, activity and
responses of individuals
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and
report any
problems or
raise
concerns to
the
appropriate registered care professionals
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several
areas within
the
environment where
care is being administered
- Under the supervision of
a registered nurse assist
in the implementation
of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural
and
spiritual needs of individuals and
carers
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse assist
in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for
individuals with
particular
conditions
for
example dementia,
mental
illness, learning disabilities
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of
clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems
to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of
competence
and practice
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own
reactions, asking questions and
reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate
good
understanding of principles of
consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior
to
undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered nurse or registered care professional as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- During the initial phase
of
the training programme, all work activities should be
under direct guidance and
supervision of the
registered practitioner. As the training
programme progresses, following discussion and agreement with
mentors and supervisors,
supervision and guidance will
be both direct and
indirect.
-
Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults
at all
times. Is familiar with and
adheres to, the MYHT safeguarding policies.
- The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the
care setting
where the Degree Nurse Apprentice
is working.
The Degree
Nurse Apprentice will:
- Abide by the principles
of the NMC code.
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, work within competencies set by the
NMC
for each
stage
of the educational programme.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process in the on-going assessment, planning, management and
evaluation of care
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, support individuals with aspects of care
including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and
independence through awareness
raising
and care navigation
to other
professionals as
appropriate
- Under the supervision of a registered
nurse perform and record
clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse.
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse accurately record nutritional
and
fluid intake
- Demonstrate the
ability to recognise changing priorities
seeking advice and guidance from the registered
nurse or other registered care professionals as
appropriate.
- Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition,
behaviour, activity and
responses of individuals
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and
report any
problems or
raise
concerns to
the
appropriate registered care professionals
- Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several
areas within
the
environment where
care is being administered
- Under the supervision of
a registered nurse assist
in the implementation
of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural
and
spiritual needs of individuals and
carers
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse assist
in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
- Develop understanding of caring for
individuals with
particular
conditions
for
example dementia,
mental
illness, learning disabilities
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of
clinical standards and outcomes
- Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems
to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of
competence
and practice
- Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own
reactions, asking questions and
reflecting on answers given
- Demonstrate
good
understanding of principles of
consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior
to
undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered nurse or registered care professional as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and successful completion of end point assessment OR Recognised Assistant Practitioner preparation programme with a minimum of 120 academic credits at Level 4; Certificate in Higher Education for Assistant Practitioners before 2016 or Foundation Degree for Assistant Practitioners or equivalent; If completed an apprenticeship you must have completed and passed your end point assessment; GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English. When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience
- Care Certificate
- 5 GCSEs Grade A-C to include Maths and English
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate concerns
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Awareness of own limitations
- Principles of infection prevention and control
- Customer relations
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Emergency procedures
- Equity and diversity
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- I strive to do things right first time, every time.
- I have good interpersonal skills with a drive to maintain a strong professional image.
- I understand how my actions impact on others.
- I regularly seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
- I will speak up when I see or hear behaviour which does not reflect the Trust values.
Experience
Essential
- Current experience in a relevant health care setting
- Minimum of 12 months post registration/qualification experience at point of assessment centre and interview
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and successful completion of end point assessment OR Recognised Assistant Practitioner preparation programme with a minimum of 120 academic credits at Level 4; Certificate in Higher Education for Assistant Practitioners before 2016 or Foundation Degree for Assistant Practitioners or equivalent; If completed an apprenticeship you must have completed and passed your end point assessment; GCSE Grade A-C English and Maths or Level 2 in Maths and English. When English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience
- Care Certificate
- 5 GCSEs Grade A-C to include Maths and English
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate concerns
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Awareness of own limitations
- Principles of infection prevention and control
- Customer relations
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Emergency procedures
- Equity and diversity
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- I strive to do things right first time, every time.
- I have good interpersonal skills with a drive to maintain a strong professional image.
- I understand how my actions impact on others.
- I regularly seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
- I will speak up when I see or hear behaviour which does not reflect the Trust values.
Experience
Essential
- Current experience in a relevant health care setting
- Minimum of 12 months post registration/qualification experience at point of assessment centre and interview
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an Acute health / care setting
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
