Nursing Assistant- Apprenticeship Opportunity

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking a Nursing Assistant Apprentice to provide care within adult mental health inpatient services. This role includes tasks involving direct patient care under supervision. The successful candidate will learn alongside registered nurses and have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognized qualification. Candidates should have a passion for caring, good communication skills, and previous care experience.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in caring for others.
• Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks involving direct patient care under supervision.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in a related subject

Willingness to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

The closing date is 29 October 2025

If you excel at motivating and caring for others, we are offering exciting opportunities to join one of our teams within adult mental health inpatient services here in Doncaster.

Applicants must be able to evidence previous care experience, preferably within a mental health setting, be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, be able to communicate effectively and positively contribute to our strong team ethos. You will also need to have the physical fitness required to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role.

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work‑related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know‑how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate people, who have the skills and incentive to work alongside our patients on the mental health inpatient wards located on the Tickhill Road Hospital Site in Balby.

We provide specialist assessment and treatment services for adults of all ages experiencing an acute phase of their illness, often while detained under the Mental Health Act.

You will complete assigned tasks involving direct patient care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse, working as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team, undertaking activities and duties which contribute to meeting the physical, psychological and personal needs of individual patients, ensuring that a high standard of care is achieved and maintained at all times.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4,000 talented colleagues who are valued and respected.

We offer a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half‑day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our strategy using the link below.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*-C or functional skills level 2)
• NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
• NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

• Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others
• Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge

• Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata