The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are offering a unique opportunity for currently employed Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Associates to undertake the part time Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. Successful completion of the course will lead to a BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing and you will gain your Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional registration as a Registered Nurse. The University will be delivering the apprenticeship in Exeter.
This apprenticeship will either be based at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital or North Devon District Hospital.
About the Role
Are you an aspiring Registered Nurse? The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for individuals who have a passion and a desire to start or further develop their career in nursing within Royal Devon. You must be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment and respect in line with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust values and behaviours as well as flexibility to work across several services. It is essential that you have completed any previous apprenticeships and worked a minimum of 12 months within the Trust in your current NA or AP role. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week.
As a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice, you will attend dedicated learning blocks of theory study time with the University which will be delivered either on their University campus. You will also attend practice placement blocks at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as your host trust and sponsors (22.5 hours per week on set days).
As a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice, as long as your line manager supports your application you will work part-time in your current substantive role (15 hours per week for full time staff, 7.5 hours per week for 30 hours, opposite your dedicated theory study time/practice placement days).
Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 21st April 2025
Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
* Salary Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-1412-10152
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 06 April, 2025
* Job Category Apprenticeships
* Staff Group Additional Clinical Services
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