Job overview

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our Medical, Surgical and Emergency Care divisions teams as Student Nursing Associates (SNA). The SNA Apprenticeship Programme hosted by SaTH commencing September 2026, studying with Keele University at the Telford College Campus.

This two-year apprenticeship programme combines academic study at Level 5 with practical, work-based learning. 

To be eligible to apply you MUST meet the criteria:

• Evidence of relevant nursing healthcare experience or completed healthcare qualification with clinical placement hours (e.g. T Level in Health).
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4-9 (C-A) or equivalent such as Functional Skills.
  Original certificates must be provided prior to interview if successfully shortlisted. We will not be able to proceed with your application if not provided.
• Study at Level 5 Foundation Degree.
• Must not be on an apprenticeship or any government-funded training.
• Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. 
• Needs to be eligible for funding by living in the UK for 3 years or more or fits criteria in funding rules.
• Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.
  Or
• Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026

Interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th May 2026.

Main duties of the job

This is a training and developmental role. The Student 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.  A Student 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. 

At the end of the programme, the Student Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised NMC code (2018)

Working for our organisation

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. 

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

The programme will include clinical placements in a variety of care settings both in SATH and external to the organisation.  This is a 2-year programme, on successful completion of the Nursing Associate training Programme you will attain a level 5 foundation degree.