Job summary
Apprentice Nursing Associate (Children's Services) - Band 3
CLCH Academy have partnered with Kingston University to deliver this exciting two-year apprenticeship program. During the program you will gain a wide range of clinical skills in a variety of areas of nursing, while also undertaking a foundation degree. Successful completion leads to Nursing Associate registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Successfully interviewed candidates will have the opportunity to be based in our Children's Services 0-19 Services team in Teddington (Borough of Richmond)
Start date of the apprenticeship: Spring 2024
Interviews will be held: 21st November 2024
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role ideally for someone who has experience of working with children and families. The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. An Apprentice Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
Working for your organisation
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 *T&C's apply
- 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
The apprentice will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work with a practice assessor and supervisor while taking responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate apprenticeship
Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprentice will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work with a practice assessor and supervisor while taking responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate apprenticeship
Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
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; English Qualifications must have been undertaken as a first language https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx
Desirable
- Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Ability to study a program at academic level 5.
- Demonstrate NHS values as follows: Responsible: Taking responsibility for our actions; acting as role models and challenging poor behavior while communicating clearly and openly. Fair: Prioritizing fairness, consistency, and equality; respecting and valuing everyone as a person regardless of role, function, or grade; thinking and speaking well of each other; and recognizing talent and commitment. Confident: Recognizing and thanking each other for performance and contribution; promoting creativity and responding positively to feedback to improve and support each other when mistakes occur or things don't go as planned. Inclusive: Celebrating and respecting diversity and differences to ensure everyone is included; being warm, approachable, treating others kindly, and being considerate, including respecting boundaries between work and home lives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare or child care environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing associate.
- 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.
- Recognize own limitations.
- Understands and has the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills, including clinical record-keeping systems and other software packages (e.g., word processing, Excel).
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the program. A car driver may be essential in some boroughs.
- Experience of working with children and families
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
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; English Qualifications must have been undertaken as a first language https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx
Desirable
- Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
- Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Ability to study a program at academic level 5.
- Demonstrate NHS values as follows: Responsible: Taking responsibility for our actions; acting as role models and challenging poor behavior while communicating clearly and openly. Fair: Prioritizing fairness, consistency, and equality; respecting and valuing everyone as a person regardless of role, function, or grade; thinking and speaking well of each other; and recognizing talent and commitment. Confident: Recognizing and thanking each other for performance and contribution; promoting creativity and responding positively to feedback to improve and support each other when mistakes occur or things don't go as planned. Inclusive: Celebrating and respecting diversity and differences to ensure everyone is included; being warm, approachable, treating others kindly, and being considerate, including respecting boundaries between work and home lives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare or child care environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing associate.
- 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.
- Recognize own limitations.
- Understands and has the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills, including clinical record-keeping systems and other software packages (e.g., word processing, Excel).
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the program. A car driver may be essential in some boroughs.
- Experience of working with children and families
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.
