Student Nursing Associate Apprentice

Job summary

THIS POST IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

1 x Fixed Term contract for up to 24 months

*Please note that upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the Registered Nursing Associate vacancies will be in Greyfriars PICU *

Progress your career and begin training in the Nursing Associate Role - be a part of the transformation of the nursing and care workforce!

Greyfriars PICU - Wotton Lawn Hospital

Greyfriars PICU will provides expert, supportive, short term, individualised care for those who are in an acutely disturbed phase of a mental health condition, resulting in increased risks that require a safe and specialist environment. The support and therapy will be provided in line with the National Minimum Standards (DoH 2002) by a multi - disciplinary team, which will also have an advisory role to other Mental Health Units within Gloucestershire's Mental Health Services.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for existing healthcare support workers to enrol to the Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship with Worcester University and progress towards achieving registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate.

Main duties of the job

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.

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 Worcester.

Over the twenty-four-month apprenticeship successful candidates will be employed by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust as a Student Nursing Associate apprentice.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-24-1150

Job locations

Greyfriars PICU Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals

Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans

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

Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activities

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and our Trust 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 supervisor and / or practice assessor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through engaging with the Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme

Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the University of Worcester Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate

Develop by the end of the Student 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

Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care

Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate

Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and University of Worcester Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate within agreed timeframes

Seek support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered

Work in partnership with manager to develop and deliver on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) objectives at annual appraisal and personal development planning meeting

Take responsibility for organising and attending statutory / mandatory updates in accordance with organisational requirements.