Student Nursing Associate

Student Nursing Associate programme leading to professional registration with the NMC as a Band 4 Nursing Associate.

The student will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by Registered Practitioners and will be able to work across the boundaries of care and organisations. By the end of the 2-Year Programme they will have developed the ability to take responsibility for the comprehensive assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of a caseload under the appropriate delegation of a Registered Practitioner.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More details about the role:

If you are a non-registered Healthcare professional looking for the next step in your career, then an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to apply to become a Student Nursing Associate (SNA) as an apprentice. This is an innovative, fully funded role in Healthcare following a two-year programme of study as an apprentice in the workplace, leading to a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice.

The Nursing Associate role sits alongside existing Nursing Care Support Workers and supports Registered Nurses, playing a pivotal part in providing the workforce required for emerging models of care.

During the programme, as a Student Nursing Associate Apprentice, you will be employed for 2 years as a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant, while undertaking academic study with a University. University tuition costs for the programme are fully funded. This training pathway combines academic study with work‑based learning across physical, psychological and public health aspects of care, from pre‑conception to end of life.

The SNA programme is structured to offer experience across a wide variety of placements within health and social care sectors and across different organisations, ensuring the widest exposure to healthcare practice. You will also be required to attend a Higher Education Institute (HEI) throughout the programme to complete the academic elements of the qualification.

Essential qualifications required to apply:

• NVQ / QCF/Apprenticeship Level 3 qualification in a healthcare-related area, or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 to 9 (A to
  
  C), OR Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English, OR Key Skills level 2 in Communication and Application of Numbers, OR A-Level in English and Maths grade E or above
• IT skills and access to own laptop/computer device for home study
• Access to own car or the ability to drive would be an advantage.

Please list all qualifications held individually when applying for this position on your application.

Proof of qualifications is required WHEN ATTENDING FOR INTERVIEW.

Applicants are required to bring two forms of Photographic Identificationto interview
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You will be required to complete digital Eligibility and Declaration forms after the interview for the University application.

If successfully shortlisted, you may also be asked to submit a HAND-WRITTEN piece of work on a value-based question by email prior to your interview
. The topic title and word count will be emailed to you once shortlisted.

Working Pattern:Dependant on Clinical placement areas, but will include long days, short shifts, nights, weekends, and public holidays to meet service needs. Weekly working hours of 30 - 37.5 hours per week are required to meet the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship requirements.

If shortlisted for interview, you must complete the University Apprenticeship application and attend a virtual Welcome and Assessment Session with the University after interview and before the programme start date, to secure an unconditional University offer. The University will contact you directly with details regarding this session.

For further information, please contact
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Di Richardson, Student Nursing Associate Lead –

This vacancy is advertised for internal applicants only. For internal staff applications, an amendment to the current contract for 24 months will apply while…