Trainee Nurse Associate - Apprenticeship - Learning Disability Focus
Job summary
Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding new career as a Nursing Associate?
Can you put people first and provide nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate?
Although as part of your training, you would gain experience in all fields of Nursing, we are seeking applicants who have a particular interest in working with Adults with Learning Disabilities,
Our Programme offers you the chance to achieve a professional qualification that forms part of the nursing family as a registered practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It also forms part of our career pathway to train to become a Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, to enable you to build a career in one of the UKs most progressive Trusts.
In partnership with Plymouth University, you will join us as a Trainee Nursing Associate and over two years will undertake the NMC approved Foundation Degree that leads to the professional qualification.
Alongside the weekly study day with the University which will be take place in Exeter, you will have dedicated time in your working week to achieve the required competencies of the role over the course of the Programme
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
The Nursing Associate will work as part of the team, delivering evidence based health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered practitioners.
Key Dates
We have 3 free optional Career Development insight sessions delivered by our Practice Education Team that can be booked via our Eventbrite page
Devon Partnership NHS Trust Events | Eventbrite
Routes into Nursing -Friday 29th September , 2pm-3pm
Explore a career in becoming a Learning Disability Nurse -Tuesday 10th October, 12pm-12.30pm
Success with NHS interviews - Wednesday 18th October 2pm-3pm
If shortlisted, the recruitment process will involve:
Mandatory attendance at a virtual briefing session, delivered by the Trust and University of Plymouth on 23rd /24th October 2023delivered via MS Teams
Joint Interviews carried out virtually with the University are expected to take place 8th November 2023
The academic programme has a start date of March2024 although we will aim to have apprentices in post within the Trust before this date.
Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Date posted
18 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-23-0652
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2.
- Evidence of recent study to level 3. Applicants with previous study at level 4 or higher will be considered on an individual basis.
- Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Describe how you anticipate balancing the demands of a role in the workplace alongside a student role.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication).
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis.
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making.
- Problem solving skills.
Experience
Essential
- Describe why you would like to qualify as a Trainee Nurse Associate with a focus on Learning Disabilities
- Describe your commitment, knowledge, and/or experience, or transferable skills in working with vulnerable client groups
- Experience of coping in stressful and demanding situations
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a range of different health care settings, (statutory or voluntary).
- Experience of working with people whose behaviour can be challenging.
- Experience of working clients/patients with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of working independently within defined procedures and care pathways.
- Experience of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgments on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
Other
Essential
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and Breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2.
- Evidence of recent study to level 3. Applicants with previous study at level 4 or higher will be considered on an individual basis.
- Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 16 who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Describe how you anticipate balancing the demands of a role in the workplace alongside a student role.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication).
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work with people in a group or on an individual basis.
- Ability to evaluate complex information to assist with decision making.
- Problem solving skills.
Experience
Essential
- Describe why you would like to qualify as a Trainee Nurse Associate with a focus on Learning Disabilities
- Describe your commitment, knowledge, and/or experience, or transferable skills in working with vulnerable client groups
- Experience of coping in stressful and demanding situations
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a range of different health care settings, (statutory or voluntary).
- Experience of working with people whose behaviour can be challenging.
- Experience of working clients/patients with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of working independently within defined procedures and care pathways.
- Experience of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgments on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner.
Other
Essential
- This post requires the post holder to undertake and comply with the Trusts policies on manual handling and Breakaway/restraint core training if relevant to their clinical area of work.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Educator
Sarah Hammond
07929378981
Date posted
18 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-23-0652
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
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