NHS
Student Nursing Associate - Apprenticeship
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Job Description
- Req#: C9241-25-0218?language=en&page=29&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Adult
- Surgery
- Medicine
- Community
- Children and Young Person
- Maternity
- Mental health
- Learning Disability
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or equivalent
- OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- You have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and be able to provide proof (e.g. bill or bank statement) of a UK address from 3 years before the start date of the apprenticeship.
- You have valid residency status and the right to work in England and be able to provide a valid BRP card valid beyond the end date of the programme including End-Point Assessment (EPA) or Immigration share code and provide a Right to Work share code for validation
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or equivalent
- OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- You have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and be able to provide proof (e.g. bill or bank statement) of a UK address from 3 years before the start date of the apprenticeship.
- You have valid residency status and the right to work in England and be able to provide a valid BRP card valid beyond the end date of the programme including End-Point Assessment (EPA) or Immigration share code and provide a Right to Work share code for validation
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in Maths OR Functional skills L2 in Maths
- Commitment to completing the Foundation Degree Apprenticeship
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health
- Evidence of knowledge around apprenticeships
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in English OR Functional skills L2 English
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in Maths OR Functional skills L2 in Maths
- Commitment to completing the Foundation Degree Apprenticeship
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education
- Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health
- Evidence of knowledge around apprenticeships
- GCSE's grade C (4-9) or above in English OR Functional skills L2 English
Job summary
In partnership with the University of Bolton, we are looking to recruit committed, dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals with a desire to undertake a 2 Year Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship starting in September 2025.
If you have a compassionate and caring attitude, are enthusiastic and interested in developing your career within the NHS then this may be the course for you. There are opportunities available across multiple divisions with experiences in the patient pathways along these specialisms.
This exciting opportunity will enable you to be part of a 2 year work based learning apprenticeship, delivered in conjunction with the University of Bolton. Successful candidates will be employed by the Trust on the Level 5 Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at a band 3. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Foundation Degree (FdSc), gain Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as a Nursing Associate and be eligible to apply for a band 4 Nursing Associate role.
This vacancy is open to internal and external applicants. Temporary staff who work within the trust are also eligible to apply.
Candidates who are shortlisted must provide evidence of the relevant certificates/qualifications (see below) prior to interview, you will be informed how to complete this via email.
Interviews will be held on 3rd June.
Main duties of the job
The Trust runs a HUB and SPOKE model for this apprenticeship. This means each student Nursing Associate is assigned a HUB placement for the full two years where they will be managed as a member of staff. The Student Nursing Associate will be released from their HUB by their employer to attend SPOKE placements throughout the two years. SNAs will work clinically for 80% of their time in their clinical area and attend University for 20% each week.
This two-year apprenticeship combines both University academic study and work-based learning in the physical, psychological and public health aspects of nursing care from pre-conception to end of life. As the Nursing Associate role is non-field specific, the apprenticeship includes SPOKE placements within the different fields of nursing to prepare you for being a flexible practitioner. These include:
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the North West side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have a CQC rating as good overall and we have some key areas of outstanding practice.
Over 5,700 people work for Bolton Foundation Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offer a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
241-224CD-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The minimum entry requirements are:
You will need to provide all of your certificates for your qualifications.
The ESFA funding rules for apprentices state that the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
More details of information covered on the course can be found here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nursing-associate-nmc-2018-v1-1
Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship Route) (bolton.ac.uk)
Further information on how Nursing Associates are regulated can be found here:
https://www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/our-role/who-we-regulate/nursing-associates/
Details of the role and entry requirements are here:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/roles-nursing/nursing-associate
Nursing Associate Stories can be accessed here:
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/Nursing-Support-Workers/Trainee-nursing-associates/TNA-case-studies
Job responsibilities
The minimum entry requirements are:
You will need to provide all of your certificates for your qualifications.
The ESFA funding rules for apprentices state that the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
More details of information covered on the course can be found here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nursing-associate-nmc-2018-v1-1
Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship Route) (bolton.ac.uk)
Further information on how Nursing Associates are regulated can be found here:
https://www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/our-role/who-we-regulate/nursing-associates/
Details of the role and entry requirements are here:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/roles-nursing/nursing-associate
Nursing Associate Stories can be accessed here:
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/Nursing-Support-Workers/Trainee-nursing-associates/TNA-case-studies
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications, Personal statement
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications, Personal statement
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.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.