Job summary INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY An exciting opportunity has arisen to train with our team to become a Registered Nurse within EAU, Ward 6 & SDEC at WCH. We welcome applications from our HCA and Assistant Practitioner colleagues as an opportunity to progress in to a Registered nurse. We pride ourselves as a unit in supporting our staff to develop and we embrace 'grow your own' culture. This is a 3 year trainee nurse course supported by University degree. Main duties of the job The apprenticeship is a fulltime programme and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week. The apprenticeship will be delivered by the Open University over 3 years or 2 years if you are an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate. You will received 6 hours of study time per week and undertake placement across the Trust to meet the NMC requirements of the apprenticeship. As an Apprentice Nurse you will be working towards the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of a qualified Registered Nurse as per the job description attached, under the appropriate level of supervision (in relation to the stage of programme) of an NMC registered professional. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, Annex 21 Contract Apprenticeship Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 262-A-24-6618897 Job locations West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of study at level 3. GCSE Maths & English at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or Equivalent. (certificates will need to be provided as proof) Care Certificate Undertake and achieve the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Desirable Evidence in supporting the development of others Experience Essential At least 12 months experience or minimum 500 hours working for NCIC within the last year Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively. Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable An interest in EAU and emergency care Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role. Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. Problem solving skills Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/clients/service users, their relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to delegate effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patient/clients/service users, their families, carers and colleagues. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. IT skills. The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to travel independently. Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings. High level of personal motivation Other requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity (level 3) Desirable Manager support to undertake the apprenticeship within current work base. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of study at level 3. GCSE Maths & English at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or Equivalent. (certificates will need to be provided as proof) Care Certificate Undertake and achieve the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Desirable Evidence in supporting the development of others Experience Essential At least 12 months experience or minimum 500 hours working for NCIC within the last year Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively. Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable An interest in EAU and emergency care Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role. Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. Problem solving skills Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/clients/service users, their relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to delegate effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patient/clients/service users, their families, carers and colleagues. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. IT skills. The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to travel independently. Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings. High level of personal motivation Other requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity (level 3) Desirable Manager support to undertake the apprenticeship within current work base. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)