Student Nursing Associate (SNA) Apprenticeship

The Nursing Associate training is a two-year course. Upon completion, you will gain a dual qualification, a level 5 higher apprenticeship and a Foundation Degree Science Nursing Associate. You will be required to attend University one day a week and undertake practice placements, to ensure that you develop the skills needed to care for people safely, with integrity, expertise, respect and compassion. Registered Nursing Associate posts will be available to apprentices on successful completion of the course and registration with the NMC. The Nursing Associate is a stand-alone role that will also provide a progression route into graduate level nursing., o Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.

• Internal applicants must complete attached SECONDMENT FORM signed by seconding Manager and the Divisional Director and submitted to bchc.clinical.apprenticeships@nhs.net PRIOR to interview.
• We will be completing eligibility checks prior to interview where we expect all candidates to bringHARD COPIES OF CERTIFICATES requested for entry level requirements as well as ID documents. If you fail to do so we will not be able to proceed with the interview.
• Please be aware that you are also required to be a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years and have a visa that will last for the duration for the apprenticeship.
  
  Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, BTEC, Diploma in a related subject.
• GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics. GCSE equivalents are accepted, for example; Functional Skills Level 2 (or EFSA-approved equivalents).
• We will consider also those with a relevant level 2 qualification but they will be required to complete a 1500 word written paper/essay set by Birmingham City University.
  
  Nursing Associates provide care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. They provide care for people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs, those living with dementia, children and young people, the elderly and for people at the end of their life. They care for people in their own home, in the community or hospital or in any health care settings where their needs are supported and managed.
Birmingham City University will deliver the academic program over two years., IMPORTANTo Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process

Depending on experience Internal current salary. External Apprenticeship rate (£12,500)