Job overview
As our commitment to developing our workforce, we are delighted to be working in partnership with The University of Lincoln to provide Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship (SNA) programmes for aspiring candidates at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG NHSFT).
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to undertake this exciting two-year apprenticeship programme as a Trainee Nursing Associate, leading to a Level 5 qualification and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nursing Associate.
This role requires you to practice the National 6 C's of Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage which outline the professional values, behaviours and commitment to continuously deliver a high standard of education and care to our patients.
As an NLaG employee, you will be seconded into this training post for the two year period of the programme. Following successful completion of the programme you will be offered a Band 4 Nursing Associate post within the Trust.
You must seek your line managers permission to apply for this post, there will be a agreement form to be signed prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
You will be employed for the duration of the programme as a Student Nursing Associate and remain in a home placement for most of the time but will have a rigorous pathway of learning and placements. Lincoln University will deliver the academic component of the programme and will work in collaboration with NLaG NHSFT to ensure that all work-based learning is delivered to a high standard.
You will have the opportunity to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
There will be work based assessments which will all contribute to the learning element of this 2 year programme to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance to the NMC and apprenticeship framework. Working under the direction of registered practitioners within multidisciplinary teams, you will assist in the provision of care and support the users of the service with essential care needs.
This programme includes campus-based classes, on the job training, portfolio building and self-directed study. This Full-Time University based course will be a mix of University / Placement / and your base area (HUB).
Working for our organisation
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A student Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
At the end of the programme, the student Nursing Associate 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 training programme emphasises the role that student Nursing Associates can play in life- course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.
The student will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust values.
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professional’s dependent on setting
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme.
The SNA will, by the end of their programme, have developed the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
The Nursing Associate training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. A student Nursing Associate will be based, as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
At the end of the programme, the student Nursing Associate 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 training programme emphasises the role that student Nursing Associates can play in life- course (pre-conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
The overall outcome from the training programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and capabilities required for the context in which they have trained and are employed.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person specification
Academic
Essential criteria
1. A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
2. Evidence of a minimum of Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g Grade C - 4/5 or above in GCSE Maths and English)
3. Previous successful study at level 3
4. Completion of Care Certificate
Occupation experience
Essential criteria
5. Evidence of working in a healthcare environment and experience of working as part of a team
6. Understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate
Desirable criteria
7. Evidence of recent learning
8. Evidence of involvement in support/development of less experienced staff
9. Basic working knowledge of IT applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
10. Good communication verbal and written
11. Able to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
12. Able to prioritise competing demands
Employer certification / accreditation badges