Job overview
As part of ensuring we have a workforce for the future the Trust is delighted to be participating in the training of our future Nursing Associates. These posts have been designed to meet the future healthcare needs. Nursing associates will work alongside the current clinical teams to deliver hands on patient care.
Throughout the two year apprenticeship you’ll continue to work in your substantive area but may be deployed elsewhere on obtaining your registration depending on vacancies and service needs. 500 hours of external placements are required throughout the training.
Deadline for applications: 10/07/22
Interviews to take place: 28/07/22 and 29/07/22
Apprenticeship commences: 12th September 2022
Main duties of the job
Apprentice Nursing Associates will remain employed by the Trust in their current post but be paid at Band 3 in recognition of the training and further education you will be undertaking. All of your education costs will be funded by the Trust.
You will also be supported by a Practice Facilitator during your training programme who will facilitate your placements and provide oversight,
To be considered for interview you must currently be employed within the organisation in a substantive Band 2 or 3 Health Care Assistant post within the acute/rehab wards or community services and have the full support of your line manager and senior nurse.
You must also hold a valid visa (lasting at least three years from start date) if applicable and have 3 years UK residency. Original documents will need to be brought to interview as demonstration of the above.
You will need to have completed the care certificate.
You will need to be up to date with your mandatory training.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Person specification
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Essential criteria
General Guidance for Applicants
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.
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