Student Nursing Associate in Leeds

We recruit based on values and believe lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection. Together, we aim to be as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, we employ people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills, so that we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and our staff feel purposeful and valued.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship within mental health and learning disability services at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Services include Acutes, Children and Young People, Learning Disabilities and Forensics. Our Level 5 Nursing Associate (NMC 2018) apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with a leading provider, Leeds Trinity University, to ensure you are fully supported through a high-quality training programme. The apprenticeship will provide you with valuable experience and offer a strong foundation for future careers.

Whilst completing your apprenticeship programme you will be a Band 3 Support Worker. You will be expected to fulfil the full role and responsibilities by the end of the training period, and a development plan will be put in place by your line manager confirming the competencies they expect you to develop during that time. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress to band 4 as a Nursing Associate. You will be supported with your learning and the skills needed to undertake the role. This support will be provided by your manager, mentor, learning provider, and other professional colleagues. The course requires that you must have evidence of Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 4-9 or Grades A-C or equivalent).

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

UK Government, Department For Education Apprenticeship Funding Eligibility Rules: You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years. NB. Individuals with evidence of refugee status or those in the asylum system are exempt from this rule. Please contact if you believe you are eligible for this exemption. You must have right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship. You must not already hold the same, or a very similar, qualification. We are not able to offer sponsorship for an apprenticeship role.

Responsibilities (illustrative)

• 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 a mentor 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.
• Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship programme.
• Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of the role.