We are looking for Apprentice Nursing Associate apprentices who are interested progressing into a career in Nursing. Successful applicants will be offered a full time salary and the opportunity to work within our acute healthcare setting, whilst combining training with academic learning to achieve a Foundation Degree Qualification and NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.

The apprenticeship programme is structured and it will give apprentices experience in a wide variety of placements across the breadth of health and social care and various organisations. The training is offered as an apprenticeship and we are looking to recruit from both our current employees and the wider community.

The academic aspect of the course will be provided by the University of Suffolk (distance learning). The university tuition costs for the programme are fully funded by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Trainees will be employed on a 2 year fixed term contract to complete the apprenticeship programme. All trainees will be offered permanent employment on successful completion of the course.

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

The Trust reserve the right to determine when successful applicants are ready to join the apprenticeship programme.

Main duties of the job

The training programme emphasises the role that apprentices can play in life course (pre-conception to end of life). Some of the duties will include:

o Proving personal care for patientso Undertaking clinical tasks including venepuncture and ECGso supporting individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoseso Performing and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulseo Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patients' condition, behaviour, activity and responses o Ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all timeso Recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Requirements - Apprenticeship funding rules

There are government funding rules that apply to those undertaking apprenticeships applicants must be able to evidence the following:

Evidence that you have been a resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship course start date

The VISA must remain valid for the entire length of the Apprenticeship programme

*****Please note that we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
• Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse
• Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
• Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals
• Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
• Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
• Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
• Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
• Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activity

Qualifications/Criteria:

• Level 2 Functional/Key Skills in English and Maths or GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade A-C /4-9 (Evidence of qualifications will be required)
• Relevant, recent experience working within healthcare is essential
• The ability to study at Diploma level and a commitment to complete a Foundation Degree Apprenticeship
• The applicant will have a Care certificate or be expected to obtain one during the first three months of the ANA programme.

Under the supporting information section on the application form, please ensure that you provide a detailed summary on how you meet the above criteria.

Please note that applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be expected to attend interview on Saturday 12th October 2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Functional/Key Skills in English and Maths or GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade A-C /4-9 and relevant recent care experience working within healthcare

Desirable

• Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience

Experience

Essential

• Relevant, recent experience working within healthcare is essential

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Hospital experience

Knowledge

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements .

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford & Luton

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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