Nurse Degree Apprentice (Step On), Band 4

Gloshospitals; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Two on-site nurseries

Discounts at local shops/restaurants

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Nurse Degree Apprentice (Step On), Band 4, on a full-time secondment lasting 18 months. NDAs remain Gloucestershire Hospitals employees, travel to university campuses for academic days and placements, with an interview date on 4 December.

The role requires completing placements, meeting PAD requirements, and engaging with university and HEI colleagues. Experienced staff will mentor and assess throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• Nursing Associate with NMC registration and related competencies.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and its expectations.
• Recognition of the change in role from Nursing Associate to Registered Nurse.
• Good communication with patients, relatives and care professionals.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice to improve patient care.
• Able to participate in reflective practice and clinical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through supernumerary Student Nurse Placements.
• Fulfil requirements of National Apprenticeship Standards.
• Communicate effectively with health and care providers.
• Adapt to the workload and patient contact demands.
• Engage in reflective practice and clinical discussions.
• Develop practical and theoretical nursing skills.
• Participate in service learning and evidence-based projects.
• Undertake clinical tasks within competency during placements.

Skills

NMC registration

Preceptorship programme

NDA knowledge

Role development

Patient communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Degree Apprentice (Step On), Band 4

The closing date is 13 November 2026

The Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (NDA) is a career development opportunity for Registered Nursing Associates to undertake a programme of study, to become a Registered Nurse.

The NDA will undertake the programme on an 18 month secondment, remaining as an employee of Gloucestershire Hospitals. NDAs will be full time students during the secondment, attending academic days and Student Nurse placements, facilitated by University partners.

NDAs will be expected to travel to university campus for their academic days and attend placements which can be a distance from the home address.

Additional contract details: 18 months to include 2 extra months to complete end point assessment as part of apprenticeship

The proposed interview date is 4th December

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To be committed and engaged in all aspects of programme
• To undertake and fulfil the requirements of supernumerary Student Nurse Placements and National Apprenticeship Standards
• Adhere to the University Policies and Guidelines throughout the duration of programme
• Attend and participate in all elements of the programme as stipulated by the University
• Meet with their Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor during placements to complete and fulfil Practice Assessment Documents (PAD) requirements
• Escalate concerns to HEI and Practice Education Facilitator in a timely manner

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

• To be committed and engaged in all aspects of programme
• To undertake and fulfil the requirements of supernumerary Student Nurse Placements
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical discussions
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme and maintain all evidence required
• Contribute towards developing a culture of learning, research, and innovation, developing high-quality learning environments
• The NDA is responsible for learning clinical skills and theoretical knowledge at the appropriate level required to fulfil the competencies for a qualified registered nurse. They will undertake practice placements in NHS Trust settings and other appropriate settings and participate in service user care/patient under the supervision of the appropriately qualified health care professional.
• Undertake clinical tasks including wound care, application of compression therapy, administration of medication including subcutaneous, oral, and rectal, catheter reinsertions, blood glucose monitoring, oral suctioning, and any other clinical intervention that is competency based and listed for a Nurse Apprentice

Person Specification

Qualifications, training, knowledge and skills

• Nursing Associate qualification with NMC registration
• Completion of Preceptorship Programme
• Knowledge of the Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
• Recognition of the change in role and personal development from Nursing Associate to Registered Nurse
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and other health and care professionals
• Utilises evidence-based practice to improve patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire (Gloucester and Cheltenham)

£28,392 to £31,157 a year(pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0715

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire (Gloucester and Cheltenham)