Student Nursing Associate Apprentice (Adult Community Service)
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
IMPORTANT- 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
- 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. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.
- We will be completing eligibility checks prior to interview where we expect all candidates to bring HARD COPIES OF CERTIFICATES requested 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 37.5hrs (minimum of 30hrs within BCHC)
Please see attached JD and PS for further details
Person specification
Qualifications / training
Essential criteria- 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 criteria- Experience of working in a care environment
Skills/knowledge
Essential criteria- 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 criteria- 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
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification.We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics.As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible