Job summary **This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
** An exciting opportunity has arisen in East Cheshire NHS Trust to join our new cohort of Student Nursing Associates.
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, compassionate care?
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop and progress your career within the Trust?
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through the Student Nursing Associate (SNA) apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with the University of Staffordshire (Stoke on Trent campus).
We are looking formotivated, caring and dedicated individuals who are willing to commit to this 2 year training programme, bridging the gap between the role of the care support worker and registered nurse to become part of our Nursing family .
Hours per week: Interview date: 5th December 2024 Main duties of the job The next Student Nursing Associates (SNA) programme will commence in March 2025.
You will work as a SNA and train over a 2 year period to attain a Level 5 Foundation Degree qualification and Higher apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you will have the opportunity to earn while you learn.
You will undertake your academic study spending 2 days a week at university and then 3 days working in a clinical area.
You will be required to move around to different placements both internal and external to the Trust as you will develop skills across the four disciplines of nursing: Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
You will be employed as a Band 3 Student Nursing Associate on a 2 year fixed term contract working hours a week for the duration of the programme.
Successful completion of this programme will lead to registration with the NMC as a Nursing Associate and will offer future employment opportunities as a Band 4 Nursing Associate.
About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work.
You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us.
Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings.
Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
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