Nursing Trainee (Apprentice)

Job summary

Wehave an exciting opportunity to help you navigate and access your dream career.In collaboration with The University of Worcester, we can now offer theRegistered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship(Mental Healthfield only). A totalof15 positions are availableacross Hereford, Bromsgrove and WorcesterMental Health sites.

Thisapprenticeship provides the opportunity to earn while you learn, developingboth professionally and academically in order to gain a BSc in Mental HealthNursing and register with the NMC as a qualified nurse.The apprenticeshipwill start in September 2024 and is paid at Band 2.

Youmay support various service delivery units in your preferred locality givingyou exposure and experience across a range of specialities (*please indicate on your application form your preference oflocation by stating Hereford, Bromsgrove or Worcester).

A combined information & selection event willbe held onFriday 24th MayatEvesham Community HospitalWaterside, Evesham WR11 1JT09:30 16:00 for all shortlisted applicants.

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee Nurse (Apprentice), you willcomplete your Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) and qualify after 4 years asa Registered Mental Health Nurse. You will be a paid employee throughout andgain valuable knowledge, skills and behaviours via your experience within theTrust as well as attendance at University. The 4 year Apprenticeship will befully funded by the Trust.

You will work per week with timespent between University and work base. You will develop knowledge, skills andbehaviours allowing you to work in a dynamic and changing healthcareenvironment and will be required to commit to self-directed study, adhering tothe policies and timescales of the apprenticeship training provider. You willbe required to complete external practice placements as part of yourapprenticeship to meet NMC standards and will be expected to travel to these asnecessary.

Youwill be fully supported throughout by your line manager, University and alsothe Apprenticeship Team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstratesan understanding of mental health, wellbeing and the factors that may impactupon this.

Demonstratesan understanding of the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and progression tothe role of a nurse.

Demonstratesan understanding of the demands and requirements in completing Level 6Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

Ability to work as part of a team, as well ason own

Displayan awareness of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Competent with MS 365/Office packages andbasic IT Skills

Meets the entry requirements of the ESFA(including visa and residency status;

an individual must have a valid andeligible residencystatus for the last 3 years).

112UCAS pointsincluding at least 1 Level 3 Health related qualification.

Level2qualificationin functional skills Maths and English or equivalent at GCSE grade C / 4 orabove.

Acommitment to commencing the Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeshipwithin 12-months of commencing employment.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the roleplease refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working within a health or care setting Experience of working with individuals living with a mental health condition. Experience of providing 1-1 interventions (independently or under supervision) Experience of working as part of a team

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please confirm your preference of working base (Hereford, Bromsgrove, Worcester)

Qualifications

Essential

112 UCAS points including at least 1 Level 3 Health related qualification. Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent at GCSE grade C / 4 or above. A commitment to commencing the Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship within 12-months of commencing employment. Care Certificate or Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer