Job summary
CLCH Academy has partnered with the University of Hertfordshire to deliver the Registered Learning Disability Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Shortened APL route). The academic programme lasts for 20 months and will commence in January 2025.
During the program you will gain a wide range of clinical nursing skills in a variety of areas, while also undertaking a degree in nursing, leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse - Learning Disability.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking candidates who have completed a Nursing Associate programme previously with the University of Hertfordshire, who are eligible for the academic Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice programme.
Applicants must have experience at Band 4 level within a Nursing Associate, Assistant Practitioner, or equivalent role, to access this programme.
Applicants will need a keen interest in working in our Adult Nursing services, and for the duration of their apprenticeship will be based with one of our integrated locality teams.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship attracts a Band 4 salary. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a Band 5 Registered Nurse role.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Start date of the apprenticeship:Jan 2025
Interview dates: provisionally set for Early November 2024
Applicants may start working on a mutually agreed date prior to the commencement of the formal programme in Jan 2024, in order to complete local induction and gain some experience working in the community nursing team.
Please read before applying - essential requirements:
UK recognised certificate in English and Maths Level 2 (functional skills level 2 or GCSE (or O level) grade C or 4 and above).
The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate) within the last 4 years.
A Letter of support from your current Line Manager to confirm your readiness for the programme.
Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.
Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than July 2026.
NB: Kindly note that without these requirements you will not be shortlisted; certificates must be presented during the interview.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Start date of the apprenticeship:Jan 2025
Interview dates: provisionally set for Early November 2024
Applicants may start working on a mutually agreed date prior to the commencement of the formal programme in Jan 2024, in order to complete local induction and gain some experience working in the community nursing team.
Please read before applying - essential requirements:
UK recognised certificate in English and Maths Level 2 (functional skills level 2 or GCSE (or O level) grade C or 4 and above).
The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate) within the last 4 years.
A Letter of support from your current Line Manager to confirm your readiness for the programme.
Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.
Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than July 2026.
NB: Kindly note that without these requirements you will not be shortlisted; certificates must be presented during the interview.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above) - Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx
- The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate OR Assistant Practitioner achieved while working as a health care assistant/support worker or an equivalent academic qualification within the last four (4) years
- Successful accreditation of any prior learning and practice experience against the current programme outcomes.
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of consolidation of Nursing Associate Assistant Practitioner or equivalent qualification in practice.
- Ability to study a programme at academic level 6.
- Individuals will need to demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the programme in line with HEE's value-based recruitment programme.
- Experience of working as a registered Nursing Associate Assistant Practitioner or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Community Setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
- Ability to work effectively as a team player, under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills with both the public and healthcare professionals
- Time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Recognise own limitations.
- Understand and have the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills including clinical recordkeeping systems, e.g. RiO/System One; and other packages e.g. word processing, excel etc.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Aged over 18 on first day of programme
- Work 37.5 hours a week, including any off-the-job training undertaken.
- Not currently undertaking any other apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship
- Have an eligible residency status (any visa must cover the full length of the program)
- Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following: oA citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship. oA non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the programme.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above) - Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx
- The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate OR Assistant Practitioner achieved while working as a health care assistant/support worker or an equivalent academic qualification within the last four (4) years
- Successful accreditation of any prior learning and practice experience against the current programme outcomes.
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of consolidation of Nursing Associate Assistant Practitioner or equivalent qualification in practice.
- Ability to study a programme at academic level 6.
- Individuals will need to demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the programme in line with HEE's value-based recruitment programme.
- Experience of working as a registered Nursing Associate Assistant Practitioner or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Community Setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
- Ability to work effectively as a team player, under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills with both the public and healthcare professionals
- Time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Recognise own limitations.
- Understand and have the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills including clinical recordkeeping systems, e.g. RiO/System One; and other packages e.g. word processing, excel etc.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Aged over 18 on first day of programme
- Work 37.5 hours a week, including any off-the-job training undertaken.
- Not currently undertaking any other apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship
- Have an eligible residency status (any visa must cover the full length of the program)
- Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following: oA citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship. oA non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the programme.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Barnet Learning Disability Team
2 Bristol Avenue
Colindale, London
NW9 4EW
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
