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Birmingham Community NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer this opportunity to apply for a Student Nursing Associates Apprenticeship.
Nursing Associates are a new regulated member of the nursing team in England. This role is designed to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses.
The Nursing Associate training is a two-year course. Upon completion, you will gain a dual qualification, a level 5 higher apprenticeship and a Foundation Degree Science Nursing Associate.
You will be required to attend University one day a week and undertake practice placements, to ensure that you develop the skills needed to care for people safely, with integrity, expertise, respect and compassion. Registered Nursing Associate posts will be available to apprentices on successful completion of the course and registration with the NMC.
The Nursing Associate is a stand-alone role that will also provide a progression route into graduate level nursing.
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates provide care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. They provide care for people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs, those living with dementia, children and young people, the elderly and for people at the end of their life. They care for people in their own home, in the community or hospital or in any health care settings where their needs are supported and managed.
Birmingham City University will deliver the academic program over two years.
Entry requirements
* Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, BTEC, Diploma in a related subject.
* GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics. GCSE equivalents are accepted, for example Functional Skills Level 2 (or EFSA-approved equivalents).
* We will consider also those with a relevant level 2 qualification but they will be required to complete a 1500 word written paper/essay set by Birmingham City University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is an expectation that Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices will undertake rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day across a variety of clinical environments and sites, across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and external Trust. Currently employed 37.5hrs (minimum of 30hrs within BCHC).
Please see attached JD and PS for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
* GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or Functional skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
* Level 3 Qualification or Level 2 Qualification. In addition, candidates will be required to complete a written paper/ essay set by BCU (1500 words).
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a care environment
Skills/knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate
* To work collaboratively across health and social care, recognising the significance both play
* Ability to work effectively as a team player under supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
* Self-motivated
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Various sites and divisions
Holt Street
Birmingham
B7 4BN
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