Job summary
Employer heading
Student Nursing Associate
Band 3
Job overview
Full time (37.5 hours), 2 years fixed term
Grade: Band 3 Agenda for Change
NB depending on allocated employer there may be also a high-cost area supplement.
- Are you passionate about caring for others?
- Have you considered a career in nursing?
- Would you like to experience various health service settings?
We are now recruiting talented, passionate, and committed individuals for our Student Nursing Associate programme in North Central London, delivered as a full-time workplace-based apprenticeship with a level 5 Foundation Degree at Middlesex University, starting on 7th October 2024.
This is a developmental role. The students will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the programme, which combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate by being based, as an employee, in
a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings through a series of placements, to gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts.
Employers recruiting for the cohort starting in October 2024 are:
A selection of Primary Care Networks and GP surgeries in North Central London – Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington
Main duties of the job
What does the training programme involve?
- Two-year full-time apprenticeship combined with a Foundation Degree includes approx. 2,300 programme hours divided to achieve an equal balance of theory and practice learning
- This is a chance to earn and learn WITHOUT building a tuition fee debt
As a Student Nursing Associate, you will*:
- Provide personal care to patients of all genders
- Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting)in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Undertake clinical tasks like venepuncture and wound dressings
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
Your standard working week can include a mix of shifts, such as nights, early starts, evenings and weekends.
At the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.
*The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Student Nursing Associate is working in.
Working for our organisation
The North Central London Nursing Associate programme is run by a group of highly performing primary and secondary health care providers based in the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, or Islington, and delivered in partnership with Middlesex University.
As an apprentice, you will be hosted by one of the employers who are hiring external candidates:
- North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
- Whittington Health NHS Trust
- A selection of Primary Care Networks and GP surgeries in North Central London – Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington (dependent on vacancies available).
You will be asked to indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of employer using a Survey Monkey link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNAOct24).
NB your final employer will only be confirmed at the end of the recruitment process and be subject to availability of vacancies.
You will work full time without the need to pay any university tuition fees. You will also have access to a generous NHS pension scheme and employer-specific benefits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Entry requirements
The programme is open to candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and previous health care experience is helpful but not required. To meet the eligibility criteria, you will need to:
- Confirm you will be over 18 years old at the start of the programme, as several collaborating trusts have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old for candidates to be accepted.
- Provide evidence of Maths and English GCSEs (grade 9 to 4, grade A to C) or Functional Skills Level 2. You will need to submit copies of your certificates via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNAOct24. Only applications from candidates who have submitted evidence of eligibility before applications close will be considered.
- Prove that you currently live and have lived in the UK for 3 years or more with the right to work and study in England with no restrictions. Your right to live and work in the UK must cover the duration of the apprenticeship programme.
- Commit to the full-time programme.
- If applying to work in General Practice:
- You must have previous health/care experience.
- As many vacancies in General Practice are offered at Primary Care Network level, it is essential that you have a flexible approach as your role may require rotating between two or more practices
Would you like further information on the Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme and the recruitment process? We will be running three webinars for interested candidates to attend and find out more invaluable information. Please see the supporting document ‘SNA Recruitment Webinars’ for further details and links to register to attend.
Recruitment Webinars |
08/05/2024 (12:00 – 12:30pm) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 15/05/2024 (12:00 – 12:30pm) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 22/05/2024 (12:00 – 12:30pm) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Deadline to apply |
26/05/24 |
Interviews |
17/06 – 21/06/24 |
University enrolment |
July-August 2024 |
Programme starts |
7/10/24 |
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Maths and English GCSEs (grade 9 to 4, grade A to C) or Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the trainee Nursing Associate programme.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Barbara Bryden
- Job title
- Project Officer - Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
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