Transfer to Nursing - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Description

Job summary

Would you like to top up your existing qualification* to become a Registered Adult Nurse?

Then the Transfer to nursing programme is for you

*This programme is open to Registered Nursing Associates (RNA) who have experience since qualifying and completed their preceptorship.

*And Associate practitioners (APs) with significant experience.

Your existing qualification will be assessed against the BSc Hons degree in Adult Nursing and you will then RPEL into the programme. Prior to commencement, you will be required to demonstrate on-going learning and reflective practice.

The programme is delivered by the apprenticeship route where you will be employed at LTHT and undertake your academic studies through Leeds Beckett University.

During the apprenticeship you will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours that will allow you to work in todays dynamic and ever changing healthcare environment. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will also experience working across both internal and external clinical placements gaining skills, knowledge, experience and an appreciation of the different areas of the local healthcare service, meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) practice learning requirements.

You must meet the academic entry requirements and apprenticeship eligibility checks including visa status to be successful at gaining a place.

Main duties of the job

TheTransfer to Nursing programme allows the trainee to work to become a RegisteredNurse with a BSc Hons degree in Adult Nursing.The course combines work-based and academic learning between LTHT and anapproved Higher Education Institute (HEI) Leeds Beckett University.

Asa Transfer to Nurse student you will be based as a paid employee withinLTHT. Whilst you will be allocated toone specific area, you will experience working across both internal andexternal placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of localhealthcare services and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)requirements for entry to the NMC register, which will provide you withRegistered Nurse status.

Youwill be required to achieve the education and practice standards as set out bythe NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships and undertake an integratedend point assessment, as well as completion of the degree programme.

Duringthe degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow youto work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will berequired to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete theprogramme within the contract period.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers inthe UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the North.Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing ourvision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great careand rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. At Leeds Teaching Hospitals, weaim to be a fair and supportive Trust with positive, caring teams who arechampions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make usdifferent from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as aresponsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they seeas important to how we work.

Ourfive values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable andEmpowered.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

The Transfer to Nursing - Apprentice Nurse course is up to a two year education programme, working to become a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons degree in Adult Nursing. The course combines work-based and academic learning between LTHT and an approved Higher Education Institute (HEI).

As a Transfer to Nurse student you will be based as a paid employee, within LTHT. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare services and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for entry to the NMC register, which will provide you with Registered Nurse status.

You will be required to achieve the education and practice standards as set out by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships and undertake an integrated end point assessment, as well as completion of the degree programme.

During the degree programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in todays dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the programme within the contract period.

As part of the apprenticeship you will be required to:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting patient health and independence

Successfully complete and pass the academic and practice elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship standards. According to these standards you will be required to complete 4,300 hours equally divided between theory and practice as off the job training. You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that demonstrates learning and skills and complete an end point assessment.

Successfully complete the nursing competencies related to NMC standards as specified by the Trust and the University

Have sound attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way

Work as part of a designated clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient as a rostered member of staff as on the job training

Work with an NMC approved assessor, taking responsibility for developing your own nursing competence while on placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning

Adhere to the policies and procedures required as an employee of LTHT

Work within the competency boundaries as set at each stage of the programme and as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery standards for registered nurse preparation, regardless of previous healthcare experience.

Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential

Skills & Behaviours

Essential