Registered Nurse in Reading

Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship – Adult Pathway (September 2026 Cohort)

Band 3, Permanent 3‑Year Programme, Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Salary £24,937 – £26,598 per annum (Yearly). Job Ref 193-CORRNDA3-JAN-26. Closing 18/03/2026 23:59.

Job Overview

Internal staff only. Train to become a Registered Nurse through the University of West London (UWL) with funding agreed by the Trust. The programme equips apprentices with the skills to become Band 5 Registered Adult Nurses and obtain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Program Details

• Application opens: January 14, 2026
• Application closes: February 04, 2026
• Selection days: 24 and 26 February 2026
• Programme starts: September 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be able to work full time at 37.5 hours per week.
• Must currently be employed by the Trust.
• Right to work in England for the full duration of the programme.
• Must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years (or meet UK/EEA resident status for EEA nationals). Non‑EEA nationals must have permission to live in the UK and be ordinarily resident for at least 3 years.
• Must meet UK government eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding and immigration permission that covers the whole programme.

Programme Entry Requirements – University Requirements

• 112 UCAS tariff points.
• Mathematics and English Language GCSE grades 9‑4 or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 or DfE compliant alternative).

OR

• Access to Higher Education Diploma in nursing/health or social care/science with at least 60 credits (45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2), Merit/Distinction profile.
• Same GCSE or equivalent criteria as above.

Applicants should have undertaken study within the last five years. International qualifications must be comparable to UK certifications.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare environment (through placement, voluntary work or employment).
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Understanding of the nurse role and course requirements.
• Resilience to undertake a full‑time course while employed.

Desirable: Care Certificate; experience working in an acute healthcare environment.

Mandatory and Statutory Training

100 % compliance required.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increases to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro‑rata for part‑time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Health Service discounts at many brands.

Recruitment Process

Apply online via NHS Jobs. The application will be transferred to the Trust’s preferred recruitment system (TRAC). Applicants should not send emails through the NHS Jobs website; all communication will occur through the trusted system.

Appointment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of NHS Employment Checks, disclosure, and a 6‑month probationary period.

The Trust may close the vacancy early due to high response levels.

Applicants from the recruitment form may be capped at 30 applications for each full‑time position.

Contact Information

Kelvin De Guzman – Practice Development Nurse – 0118 322 7018

Abigail Cooper – Lead Practice Development Nurse – 0118 322 8034