NHS

Trainee Nurse Associate - Bristol Adult Services


Pay22,816.00 - 24,336.00 / year
LocationBristol/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9387-23-2263?language=en&page=1497&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) looking to progress in your nursing career to a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate role?

      University Hospitals Bristol and Weston is looking to recruit our next cohort of Trainee Nurse Associates (TNA) for the apprenticeship programme starting in March 2024. These TNA roles are based within the adult nursing divisions in Bristol and Weston

      We are looking for experienced HCSWs, ideally from an acute health care setting who are keen to progress their nursing career.

      If you are passionate about learning, developing your clinical nursing skills and the underpinning knowledge to enable you to deliver excellent patient care, this apprenticeship may be the ideal developmental role for you.

      This is a full time post over a fixed 2-year term as a band 3 TNA. To find out more about the role please visit our TNA careers page

      https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/tna

      To apply for this course, you must hold both English Language and Mathematics qualifications equivalent to functional skills Level 2 and have a Level 3 qualification.

      Selection will be by an assessment center and formal interview.

      EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED BEFORE YOU CAN BE INVITED TO INTERVIEW

      Please note, you must have the right to live and work in the UK with eligible residency status that meets the three-year rule on residence in the UK in order to qualify apply for an apprenticeship role.

      Main duties of the job

      This is a developmental role. As a TNA you will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate (NA) through the successful completion of the TNA programme which leads to the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation degree. You will be required to complete the academic component of the course and work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the direct needs of service users. You 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. You will be required to work a variety of clinical shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.

      This is Level 5 apprenticeship course and is academically demanding, you will be expected to attend academic study one day a week during term time. You will be allocated an adult clinical base area where you will spend 60% of time on, but you will also spend 20% of the time on placements in a variety of clinical area including such areas as paediatrics, mental health, surgery, medicine, learning disability and the community (the remaining twenty percent will be focusing on the academic component).

      After successfully completing the 2 year course, you will be eligible for a Band 4 Nursing Associate post ideally within your base area. You will be a registrant with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). There are opportunities to progress further with your training to become a Registered Nurse

      About us

      University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

      Date posted

      15 November 2023

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £22,816 to £24,336 a year PA

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      24 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      387-TNA-MAR24-BRI-B

      Job locations

      Bristol Royal Infirmary

      Bristol

      BS2 8HW


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      This vacancy is for those looking to work in Bristol Royal Infirmary.

      Successful candidates will be expected to travel to placements throughout the programme and attend academic sessions delivered virtually and in the classroom

      To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      This vacancy is for those looking to work in Bristol Royal Infirmary.

      Successful candidates will be expected to travel to placements throughout the programme and attend academic sessions delivered virtually and in the classroom

      To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Training

      Essential

      • GCSE grade C or above / New GCSE Grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths (numeracy qualifications or equivalent that meet the apprenticeship standards)
      • GCSE grade C or above / New GCSE Grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 in English Language (literacy qualifications or equivalent that meet the apprenticeship standards)
      • NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / A 'levels in any subject but preferably related to health and social care
      • Employed as a HCA or CSW for at least 6 months and who has demonstrated competence in the delivery of fundamental nursing care at band 2 or 3

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • Awareness and understanding of the trainee nursing associate role
      • Understanding of the Trust's and the University's requirements in undertaking the role

      Desirable

      • Evidence of involvement in supporting/ developing less experience learners
      • Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Able to manage patients' emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
      • Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
      • Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
      • Computer literacy skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Training

      Essential

      • GCSE grade C or above / New GCSE Grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths (numeracy qualifications or equivalent that meet the apprenticeship standards)
      • GCSE grade C or above / New GCSE Grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 in English Language (literacy qualifications or equivalent that meet the apprenticeship standards)
      • NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / A 'levels in any subject but preferably related to health and social care
      • Employed as a HCA or CSW for at least 6 months and who has demonstrated competence in the delivery of fundamental nursing care at band 2 or 3

      Knowledge and Experience

      Essential

      • Awareness and understanding of the trainee nursing associate role
      • Understanding of the Trust's and the University's requirements in undertaking the role

      Desirable

      • Evidence of involvement in supporting/ developing less experience learners
      • Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Able to manage patients' emotional needs and demonstrate empathy and caring
      • Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
      • Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
      • Computer literacy skills

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

      Address

      Bristol Royal Infirmary

      Bristol

      BS2 8HW


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

      Address

      Bristol Royal Infirmary

      Bristol

      BS2 8HW


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.