Role Summary
Student Nursing Associate programme leading to professional registration with the NMC as a Band 4 Nursing Associate.
The student will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of service users. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by Registered Practitioners and will be able to work across the boundaries of care and organisations. By the end of the 2-Year Programme they will have developed the ability to take responsibility for the comprehensive assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of a caseload under the appropriate delegation of a Registered Practitioner.
About the Role
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More details about the role:
If you are a non-registered Healthcare professional looking for the next step in your career, then an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to apply to become a Student Nursing Associate. This is an innovative, fully funded role in Healthcare following a two-year programme of study leading to a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice. The Nursing Associate role sits alongside existing Nursing Care Support Workers and offers support to a Registered Nurse, thus being pivotal in providing the workforce we need to support the emerging models of care.
During the programme, as a Student Nursing Associate Apprentice, you will be employed for 2 years as a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant, while undertaking academic study with a University. The University costs for the programme are fully funded. It is a training programme that combines both academic and work-based learning in the physical, psychological and public health aspects of care from pre-conception to end of life.
The SNA programme is structured, with experience in a wide variety of placements across the breadth of health and social care sectors in different organisations, aiming to give trainees the widest exposure to healthcare. You are also expected to attend a Higher Education Institute (HEI) throughout the programme to complete the academic aspects of the qualification.
Essential qualifications required to apply:
- NVQ / QCF/Apprenticeship Level 3 qualification in a healthcare-related area, or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths grade 4 to 9 (A to C), OR Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English, OR Key Skills level 2 in Communication and Application of Numbers, OR A-Level in English and Maths grade E or above
- IT skills and access to own laptop/computer device for home study
- Access to own car or the ability to drive would be an advantage.
Proof of the above qualifications is required prior to the interview date and WHEN ATTENDING FOR INTERVIEW.
You are also required to bring two forms of Photographic Identification to interview.
You will be required to complete eligibility and Declaration forms prior to Interview for University application.
If you are successfully shortlisted, you may also be asked to submit a HAND-WRITTEN piece of work on a value-based question by email before your interview. The topic title and word count will be emailed to you once shortlisted.
Working Pattern: Dependant on Clinical placement area, but will include long days, short shifts, nights, weekends, public holidays to meet the service needs. Weekly working hours of 30 or 37.5 hours per week.
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th December 2024
You will need to be available to attend a 'Welcome and Assessment Session' virtually with the University prior to start date if you are shortlisted for an interview. More details will be sent directly by the University.
For further information please contact: Di Richardson, Student Nursing Associate Lead, on diane.richardson2@nhs.net .
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore NHSP workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
