Job summary
Post Title: Trainee Nursing Associate
Grade: Band 3 (On completion of the apprenticeship Band 4)
Department: TBC
Hours: Full Time
Do you want to train to be a Nursing Associate? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Trainee Nursing Associate programme. You will complete a two-year apprenticeship with the University of Bradford to gain your Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) council registration as a Registered Nursing Associate.
The course will start January 2024.
Please note this opportunity is only offered as an apprenticeship. This is a training role, leading to a Band 4 Nursing Associate position, on successful completion of the programme. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Closing Date: 27th September 2023
Interviews: 11th and 13th October 2023
Main duties of the job
We are seeking individuals with significant experience of working within health care. We are passionate around ensuing our patients are supported by compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic professionals with a caring attitude. If this is you please take a look at our person specification and job description.
We know this opportunity is highly sought after and therefore would recommend that you have a full understanding of the course and requirements. To assist you in this we have arranged some preparation sessions to assist you. These are:
19/09/2023 @ 1100-1200 Microsoft Teams 20/09/2023 @ 0900-1000 Microsoft Teams21/09/2023 @ 1500-1600 Microsoft Teams
Please email jessica.beattie@bthft.nhs.uk if you would like the link.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description or Person Specification for further details or attend one of our preparation sessions. These are:
19/09/2023 @ 1100-1200 Microsoft Teams 20/09/2023 @ 0900-1000 Microsoft Teams21/09/2023 @ 1500-1600 Microsoft Teams
Please email jessica.beattie@bthft.nhs.uk if you would like the link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description or Person Specification for further details or attend one of our preparation sessions. These are:
19/09/2023 @ 1100-1200 Microsoft Teams 20/09/2023 @ 0900-1000 Microsoft Teams21/09/2023 @ 1500-1600 Microsoft Teams
Please email jessica.beattie@bthft.nhs.uk if you would like the link.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous recent experience of working within healthcare delivering personal and clinical care(essential)
Desirable
- Experience supervising staff and supporting other learners in practice A1 assessor or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeship
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Insight into roles and responsibilities of post
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care or Level 3 Diploma in a health related topic, or equivalent , and GCSE's Grade A* - C. including English and Maths, or equivalent
Desirable
- Care certificate or demonstration of robust introductory skills, knowledge, and behaviours to provide compassionate, safe, and high quality care and support.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous recent experience of working within healthcare delivering personal and clinical care(essential)
Desirable
- Experience supervising staff and supporting other learners in practice A1 assessor or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeship
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Insight into roles and responsibilities of post
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social care or Level 3 Diploma in a health related topic, or equivalent , and GCSE's Grade A* - C. including English and Maths, or equivalent
Desirable
- Care certificate or demonstration of robust introductory skills, knowledge, and behaviours to provide compassionate, safe, and high quality care and support.
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).
