Job summary
- Main area
- Trainee Nursing Associate
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 24 months (Fixed Term Contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 327-24-343
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Coln Ward, Cirencester Hospital
- Town
- Cirencester
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/05/2024
Employer heading
Student Nursing Associate Apprentice - Band 3
NHS AfC: Band 3
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Job overview
Progress your career and begin training in the Nursing Associate Role - be a part of the transformation of the Nursing and Care workforce!
Coln ward is a Subacute medical & rehabilitation for 28 female inpatients. The focus is on holistic care to support a safe discharge from Hospital. Many of our patients are transferred to us from the Acute Hospitals in Gloucestershire & Swindon for ongoing care
The candidate will work within the Multidisciplinary team for assessment, discharge planning and supporting end of life care
GHC are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for existing healthcare support workers to enrol to the Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship with Gloucestershire University and progress towards achieving registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate.
The Nursing Associate is a highly trained generic support role within the field of nursing which acts as a ‘bridge’ between unregulated Healthcare Assistants (HCA) and Registered Nurses. Nursing Associates work under the leadership and direction of Registered Nurses to deliver care based on agreed plans.
Nursing Associates will have the breadth of knowledge and a flexible, transferable skill set to serve the health needs of local communities, covering both the full life span and a range of care settings.
Nursing Associates need to be adaptable, reliable, and consistent. In addition, they are required to demonstrate resilience, self-awareness and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship develops Healthcare Assistants to advance into Registered Nursing Associates and to achieve the Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice with the University of Gloucestershire.
Over the twenty-four-month apprenticeship successful candidates will be employed by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust as a Student Nursing Associate apprentice and enrolled to the Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice with The University of Gloucestershire.
The programme incorporates face to face learning and will comply with the NMC education standards and apprenticeship rules to ensure a high-quality education and learning experience.
The Student Nursing Associate apprentice will also participate in placement rotation to experience working in other healthcare services to gain a wide appreciation of health and care settings.
On successful completion of the programme the Student Nursing Associate apprentice will be able to apply for a Registered Nursing Associate position within Cirencester Hospital.
Working for our organisation
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our people’s skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English (certificates will be required on the day of interview)
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Must hold a valid UK driving license and has access to a vehicle
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the Student Nursing Associate role
Length and / or Nature of experience
Essential criteria
- Previous previous experience of working as a clinical support worker in a healthcare setting, preferably the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent of recent work based learning or self-directed learning
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- To demonstrate awareness of factors which contribute to the smooth running / delivery of services across a range of healthcare settings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Reakes
- Job title
- Practice Educator for Trainee Nursing Associates
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826 893966
- Additional information
Value based interviews & assessment Applicants must be available for an interview on 21st May 2024 at the University of Gloucestershire.
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