Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice

This Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice (RNDA) role enables existing Nursing associates and Assistant practitioners to achieve a registered nurse qualification. The Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice (RNDA) will work within a multidisciplinary team and have the knowledge and skills to work at a high level of competence within agreed protocols. with clearly defined lines of accountability & under the supervision of a registered nurse.They will attend university for the equivalent of 1 day per week & will be placed within a range of clinical placements across the trust.Whist remaining a learner the RNDA will provide safe, personal and effective care and support both patients and their families RNDA's will be expected to complete both academic assessments & demonstrate that they are meeting clinical proficiencies throughout the course.The RNDA will support the registered nurse, contributing to ongoing assessment and care planning for patients.The RNDA will be expected to monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment when required.Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care, duty of candour, equality and diversity, Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence . Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual . Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency. Work with an assessor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the apprentice Programme. Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Apprentice Programme. Undertake clinical tasks under direct supervision. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities. Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report accordingly. Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers., 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 NHS Values. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual . 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 an assessor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme. Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Apprentice Training Programme and maintain all evidence required. Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate. Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals . Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered. Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

• Maths GCSE minimum Grade 4/C or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2)
• NMC Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner with 12 months experience in post
• AP applicants must have completed a Medicines Management Module
• Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Be able to fulfil various shift patterns on the ward/Department including nights.
• Car driver or have Access to a vehicle
• Able to work in a team
• Basic Computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable criteria
• Completion of Care certificate
• Able to adapt to change.
• Able to reflect on one's own work.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
• Be supportive of team members.
• Able to teach/ support less qualified carers/learners., Maths GCSE minimum Grade 4/C or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2)
• NMC Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner with 12 months experience in post
• AP applicants must have completed a Medicines Management Module
• Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates good Team working
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Demonstrates good numeracy skills
• Demonstrates problem solving
• Able to work across all organisational Boundaries
• Basic Computer/keyboard skills.
• Demonstrates ability to remain professional
• Proven ability to keep information confidential
• car Driver or have access to Vehicle
Desirable criteria
• Completion of Care certificate
• Able to adapt to change.
• Able to reflect on one's own work.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.