Job summaryReady to advance your career and become an integral part of our nursing and care workforce transformation? Join our Apprenticeship program, designed to guide you towards a Nursing Associate qualification registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).This 18 to 23-month journey will see you employed by the Trust while enrolled in the apprenticeship program through one of our esteemed partner universities. As a Trainee Nursing Associate, you'll commit to a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. A portion of these hours will be dedicated to structured learning with our university partners, while the remainder will be spent gaining hands-on experience in the workplace.Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll work closely with our multidisciplinary team across all sites within the Trust, fostering a comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to undertake placements external to the Trust, broadening your experience and skill set.Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be eligible to apply for a substantive Band 4 Nursing Associate role, paving the way for a rewarding career in healthcare.Interviews will be conducted in May 2024, following a rigorous shortlisting process and university application. Don't miss your chance to embark on a journey of professional growth and fulfilment. Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future in nursing!Main duties of the jobThe Programme will be suitable for candidates who meet the following:Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent Level 2 functional skills - please note certificates evidencing this will be required at interview and are a requirement for being accepted onto the programmeSuccessful demonstration of appropriate values for health care and ability to studyProficiency in English languageBe able to travel to both placement and study and undertake the full range of an internal rotation shift pattern e.g. earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidaysIdeally applicants will also hold a Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent); however, applications without this but with previous experience of working as a clinical support worker within a healthcare setting, ideally within the NHS, are encouraged to apply.About usWe are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.Benefits to you27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);NHS Pension Scheme:Flexible working opportunities;Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;Career development and training;Wellbeing support and activities;In-house physiotherapy Service;On-site canteens with subsidised meals;Subsidised staff parking (currently free).Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Trainee Nursing Associate will work with their Supervisor and will help to plan, co-ordinate and deliver care. The Trainee Nursing Associate is a team player, who will actively contribute to holistic care, and will be able to assist in dealing with the nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload, to provide high quality fundamental care to patients, under the guidance of a Registered Practitioner/Supervisor, in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.The Trainee Nursing Associate will act always in the patients best interests. Protect and maintain the patients privacy and dignity at all times. Provide individualised care and respect personal beliefs and preferences. Alert the Registered Practitioner/Supervisor and respond to any change or concern relating to the welfare of patients in a timely mannerPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGCSE Maths - Grade 4/C or above or equivalentGCSE English - Grade 4/C or above or equivalentDesirableEvidence of having started or completed a Care CertificateExperienceEssentialCommitted to providing high quality patient careDesirableExperience of caring for others or providing customer serviceExperience of caring for patients in an acute settingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)