Nursing Trainee (Apprentice)

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to help you navigate and access your dream career. In collaboration with The University of Worcester, we can now offer the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Mental Health field only). A total of 15 positions are available across Hereford, Bromsgrove and Worcester Mental Health sites.

This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to earn while you learn, developing both professionally and academically in order to gain a BSc in Mental Health Nursing and register with the NMC as a qualified nurse. The apprenticeship will start in September 2024 and is paid at Band 2.

You may support various service delivery units in your preferred locality giving you exposure and experience across a range of specialities (*please indicate on your application form your preference of location by stating Hereford, Bromsgrove or Worcester).

A combined information & selection event will be held on Friday 24th May at Evesham Community Hospital Waterside, Evesham WR11 1JT 09:30 16:00 for all shortlisted applicants.

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee Nurse (Apprentice), you will complete your Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) and qualify after 4 years as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. You will be a paid employee throughout and gain valuable knowledge, skills and behaviours via your experience within the Trust as well as attendance at University. The 4 year Apprenticeship will be fully funded by the Trust.

You will work 37.5hours per week with time spent between University and work base. You will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours allowing you to work in a dynamic and changing healthcare environment and will be required to commit to self-directed study, adhering to the policies and timescales of the apprenticeship training provider. You will be required to complete external practice placements as part of your apprenticeship to meet NMC standards and will be expected to travel to these as necessary.

You will be fully supported throughout by your line manager, University and also the Apprenticeship Team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-0221

Job locations

Stonebow Unit

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB

Elgar Unit

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of mental health, wellbeing and the factors that may impact upon this.

Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and progression to the role of a nurse.

Demonstrates an understanding of the demands and requirements in completing Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own

Display an awareness of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Competent with MS 365/Office packages and basic IT Skills

Meets the entry requirements of the ESFA (including visa and residency status;

an individual must have a valid and eligible residencystatus for the last 3 years).

112 UCAS points including at least 1 Level 3 Health related qualification.

Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent at GCSE grade C / 4 or above.

A commitment to commencing the Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship within 12-months of commencing employment.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of mental health, wellbeing and the factors that may impact upon this.

Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and progression to the role of a nurse.

Demonstrates an understanding of the demands and requirements in completing Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own

Display an awareness of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Competent with MS 365/Office packages and basic IT Skills

Meets the entry requirements of the ESFA (including visa and residency status;

an individual must have a valid and eligible residencystatus for the last 3 years).

112 UCAS points including at least 1 Level 3 Health related qualification.

Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent at GCSE grade C / 4 or above.

A commitment to commencing the Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship within 12-months of commencing employment.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working within a health or care setting
Experience of working with individuals living with a mental health condition.
Experience of providing 1-1 interventions (independently or under supervision)
Experience of working as part of a team

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please confirm your preference of working base (Hereford, Bromsgrove, Worcester)

Qualifications

Essential

112 UCAS points including at least 1 Level 3 Health related qualification.
Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent at GCSE grade C / 4 or above.
A commitment to commencing the Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship within 12-months of commencing employment.
Care Certificate or Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working within a health or care setting
Experience of working with individuals living with a mental health condition.
Experience of providing 1-1 interventions (independently or under supervision)
Experience of working as part of a team

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please confirm your preference of working base (Hereford, Bromsgrove, Worcester)

Qualifications

Essential

112 UCAS points including at least 1 Level 3 Health related qualification.
Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent at GCSE grade C / 4 or above.
A commitment to commencing the Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship within 12-months of commencing employment.
Care Certificate or Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

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.