Band 2 Trainee Nursing Associate Birmingham, England
Job description
Job overview
INTERNAL TRAINEE NURSING ASSOCIATE
Looking to begin a career in nursing that doesn't follow the usual route?
Training to be a Nursing Associate typically involves a 27 month training programme, in which you can earn while you learn, and graduate with a foundation degree.
Nursing Associates are members of our nursing teams who are accountable for their own practice and are regulated by the NMC.
UHB is among the biggest teaching trusts in the country, and is home to one of the largest Trainee Nursing Associate programmes.
We are looking to recruit talented, passionate and committed individuals, who embody our values to join the next cohort of the programme.
The programme provides opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in clinical practice, whether you have prior experience or not; also specialising in diverse areas of nursing; e.g. paediatrics, gynaecology and more.
The programme is delivered in partnership with 2 local Universities, where you gain your foundation degree.
The Trust has a School of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and Midwifery, which nurtures and develops of our nursing, AHP and midwifery colleagues from student to substantive roles.
If you have any queries, please get in touch with our dedicated team: [email protected]
Main duties, tasks & skills required
At the end of the programme, Trainee Nursing Associates will be equipped with knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours relevant to their employment as a Nursing Associate, in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Conduct. During their training, TNAs will:
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting), with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with the NHS and Trust values
Apart of a designated clinical and care team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Work in various placement areas across the Trust, as well as partner organisations, to gain experience in other specialities
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professionals dependent on setting)
Work with a practice supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace
Develop the ability to work without direct supervision by the end of the programme, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
- Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
- Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
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. We do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://birminghamandsolihullcovidvaccine.nhs.uk where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Maths and English are an essential requirement at GCSE grade 4 or above/A-C or level 2 functional skills/equivalent.
One of the following Level 3 Qualifications is essential :
One A level grade D or above
Two AS levels grade D or above
BTEC National Award Grade M / Certificate
Grade PP / Diploma Grade PPP
Access to HE Diploma
NVQ Level 3 Full Diploma
NVQ Level 2 plus written paper ( 1500 word essay )
Or a Level 5 or above qualification ie: Degree
Qualifications obtained outside of the UK must have a statement of comparability from UK NARIC.
Experience
Essential
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Can demonstrate experience and insight into how to evaluate own strengths & development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload
Evidence of recent work-based learning or selfdirected learning/ college attendance
Desirable
Experience paid or voluntary a as Health Care Assistant/ Health Care or working in a health or care based setting
Completion of any work based training associated with employment
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.
