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Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality community health and care services which are responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by our dedicated and innovative multi disciplinary professionals and supported by equally committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to continue developing and improving our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners and staff.

WCHC offers you a great opportunity to be a part of a talented, passionate and committed team delivering excellent community based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the . We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nursing Associate to undertake a further months of study with University of Chester to become a Registered Nurse. The programme commences in January 5.

The programme is delivered using a full time study model. You will be either attending taught sessions in university or placed in a clinical environment too enable you to achieve the NMC standards of Proficiency and professional values. You will be required to keep in touch with your line manager and attend tripartite meetings with your employer and university to ensure your learning and attendance is on track. All sickness must be reported to your line manager. Annual leave can only be taken as timetabled by the university.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description for the main duties of this role

The programme is delivered using a full time study model. You will be either attending taught sessions in university or placed in a clinical environment too enable you to achieve the NMC standards of Proficiency and professional values.

Working for our organisation

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 3) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust’s policies, at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

please see job description for the main responsibilities of this role.

Through a university programme you will rotate through a variety of placements to develop skills to enable you to qualify as a registered nurse.

You will be required to maintain your nursing associate registration throughout this period of time.

During the initial phase of the training programme, all work activities should be under direct guidance and supervision of the registered practitioner. As the training programme progresses, following discussion and agreement with mentors and supervisors, supervision and guidance will be both direct and indirect.

Person specification

Qualifications amd professional training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths or ESFA approved equivalent (GCSE Grade A-C / 4-9)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths or ESFA approved equivalent (GCSE Grade A-C / 4-9)
• Need to complete and pass all course modules and clinical competencies within contract period

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria

Important Information

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system.

For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section 'Additional documentation'.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. WCHC is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity / pregnancy, marriage / civil partnership or transgender status. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and are keen to support reasonable adjustments to support our new and existing staff.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the . We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.

Further Information :

Closing Dates : Candidates are advised to apply early. The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received.

Reference Information : Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment / education history over the last three years and include valid business email addresses for them. The Trust will not accept personal references from friends or family.

Salary Expectations : The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made.