Job summary IMPORTANT - This vacancy is for EXTERNAL candidates only, to work within the Adult Community Division (ACS).
Thus, if you are an internal candidate or currently work within the NHS please apply through the alternative SNA advert (TRAC ID: 6879889) currently listed.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer this unique and exciting opportunity to apply for a Community focused Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship which will offer development opportunities in a community setting.
Nursing Associates are a 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 programme 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 from Birmingham City University (BCU).
You will be required to attend University one day a week and undertake practice placements to ensure that you develop the skills 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.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be appointed to a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate post within one of the Community Nursing Teams.
As part of the role, you will need to be a car driver.
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 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).
Level 3 qualification: One A-level grade D or above Two AS-levels grade D or above BTEC National Award grade M/ Certificate PP/ Diploma Grade PPP Access to HE Diploma NVQ Level 3 Full Diploma We will also consider 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.
About us IMPORTANT o Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully.
Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address o Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC).
When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC.
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We will be completing eligibility checks prior to interview where we expect all candidates to bringHARD COPIES OF CERTIFICATESrequested for entry level requirements as well as ID documents.
If you fail to do so we will not be able to proceed with the interview.
Please be aware that you are also required to be a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years and have a visa that will last for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Please note that this advert will close as soon as enough applications have been received - this may be before the listed closing date.
Job description Job responsibilities There is an expectation that Student 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 (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 (BTEC, Access to HE Dip, NVQ level 3, 1 A level D or above, or 2 AS levels D above) 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