Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses & Newly Qualified Nurses. Ready to take a step towards becoming a Registered Nurse? If you work in health or social care, providing direct patient care, this fully funded degree apprenticeship offers an opportunity to gain a nursing degree while earning a salary. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Community Nursing Teams as a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice. As an RNDA, you will combine study with practical experience in community healthcare settings. You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a confident, compassionate and competent Registered Nurse. Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Associates may be eligible for accreditation of prior learning, which could reduce the length of the programme. The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 3 whilst undertaking the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. Progression to a Band 5 Registered Nurseis subject to:

• Successful completion of the nursing degree programme
• Achievement of the RNDA Standard
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Applicants will also be required to successfully complete the university application and interview process before a final offer can be made., As a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a range of healthcare settings while working alongside skilled multidisciplinary teams. Through a combination of workplace learning and academic study, you will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a Registered Nurse. This job description is aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (2018) Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to become a Registered Nurse, including professional accountability, health promotion, assessment and care planning, delivering and evaluating care, leading and coordinating care, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the continuous improvement of patient safety and quality of care. The successful candidates will be offered a position in one of the following neighbourhood health areas, We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.