Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Adult Nursing)

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Tameside; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Tameside is offering a Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship aimed at developing skills to provide compassionate care in various settings. The 18-month program prepares you for a career as a registered adult nurse while working towards a level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree. Ideal for those passionate about healthcare and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a healthcare environment is essential.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training for the job.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care under supervision.
• Assist in patient care based on designated care plans.
• Work towards developing clinical competence independently.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Patient care delivery

Medication administration

Awareness of patient safety

Education

Awareness of development needs for the role

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Adult Nursing); Band 4 - 18 Months course, 9/2/2026 – 31/10/27. This is a developmental role. Nurse apprentices will work towards progression into the post of a registered adult nurse through successful completion of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship which includes the attainment of a level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree. Nurse apprentices will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of a nurse within a variety of health and care settings. The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme combines academic and work-based learning through collaboration between employers and education providers. Nurse apprentices will be employed by a Trust but will work in a range of settings in order to gain wider experience across a range of health care settings.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other care professional depending on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence. Work as part of a designated clinical 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 professional. Work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through university study. Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and maintain all evidence required. Develop, by the end of the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship, the ability to work without direct supervision, assessing and delivering care independently, within the parameters of a registered nurse.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers. Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and the level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree within agreed time frames. Seeks support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience of working within a healthcare environment.
• Awareness of development needs to meet role

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Provide care for patients following a designated care plan.
• Administer prescribed medications in accordance with role specification/job description.
• Willingness to undertake the training required to carry out the job.
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient safety including safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to abide by the Trusts policies and procedures.

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.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum