Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital

Would you like to progress your career and embark on an apprenticeship to become a Nurse Associate, to be part of the changing nursing and care workforce?

Do you want to work in an environment where you have the time to dedicate time and care to your patients?

Do you want to work with a team of diverse backgrounds and skillsets that you will be proud to be a part of?

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading not-for-profit healthcare provider that will truly invest in your career?

If so, Nuffield Health are expanding the opportunities available on NMC approved apprenticeship routes and this role is designed to bridge the gap between health care support workers and registered nurses. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and resilient individuals to undertake a 2-year level 5 apprenticeship ending in registration with the NMC as a Nurse Associate. As a Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentice, you will gain experience on clinical placements across a range of specialities, covering the fours fields of nursing. You will work alongside Registered Nurses and other clinical professionals to develop the skills and knowledge required to complete your Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship and to ensure the delivery of outstanding care to our patients.

Nuffield Health is a registered charity and we have 31 (soon to be 32) hospitals, 113 wellbeing gyms, over 200 corporate partnerships and a number of clinics around the UK. We value expertise at Nuffield Health. It’s our combination of expert knowledge, innovative thinking and passion for care that has enabled us to become Britain’s largest not for profit healthcare provider. It has also helped us to build a unique network delivering connected healthcare - from hospitals, to fitness and wellbeing clubs, to specialist services including physiotherapy and emotional wellbeing.

To be considered for this position, you will be required to meet the following requirements:

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable, however, not essential

• Applicants must hold level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (GSCE Grade A-C / 4-9 / functional skills level 2 or equivalent) and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate or equivalent.

• Have a satisfactory criminal disclosure check and Occupational Health clearance

• Hold the values and behaviours required for the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

• To undertake the Trainee Nurse Associate Apprenticeship, applicants must be contracted for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Education Partner: Teesside University (virtual programme) and the apprenticeship will commence in March 2022. Successful applicants will start their employment with Nuffield Health once all pre-employment checks have been completed.

Closing date for applications: 31/01/2022

Shortlisted candidates from this advert will be contacted by the Clinical Apprenticeship Team to determine suitability for the apprenticeship. Successful applicants will then be invited for a formal interview and to apply to Teesside University.

Please visit Teesside University website for information relating to the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship.

Get in touch or apply today! For more information or for an informal chat about the apprenticeship programme, please email Jay Morris at jay.morris@nuffieldhealth.com Harriet Lennon at harriet.lennon@nuffieldhealth.com or Amy Batt at amy.batt@nuffieldhealth.com