Student Nursing Associate

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is offering a Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship to support individuals with mental health challenges. The role involves delivering compassionate care under the guidance of experienced professionals while undergoing training. Successful candidates will possess GCSEs in Maths and English and have a dedication to high-quality patient care. This apprenticeship presents a valuable opportunity for those looking to advance in nursing, with comprehensive support throughout the program.

Benefits

27 - 33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of Maths and English at Level 2.
• Level 3 qualification in health-related studies or equivalent.
• Experience of delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care under supervision.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team.
• Take responsibility for developing clinical competence.
• Carry out delegated care tasks to a high standard.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Maths Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)

English Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)

Level 3 Qualification in health-related studies or equivalent

Job description

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Student Nursing Associate

The closing date is 06 February 2026

We recruit based on values and believe lived experience is an advantage. We seek out potential, not perfection. Together, we aim to be as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, we employ people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills, so that we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and our staff feel purposeful and valued.

Our information is available in accessible formats including braille, large print, other formats such as MS Word or coloured paper version.

Please see the attached information to help you make a successful application. The Recruitment Profile includes job information. There are also details of our benefits and a guide to our values-based recruitment process.

If you require reasonable adjustments, or require further information please see these attached guides or contact the Recruitment Team [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship within mental health and learning disability services at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Services include Acutes, Children and Young People, Learning Disabilities and Forensics.

This Level 5 Nursing Associate apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with a leading provider, Leeds Trinity University, to ensure you are fully supported through a high-quality training programme. The apprenticeship will provide you with valuable experience and offer a strong foundation for future careers.

Whilst completing your apprenticeship programme you will be a Band 3 Student Nursing Associate. You will be expected to fulfil the full role and responsibilities by the end of the training period, and a development plan will be put in place by your line manager confirming the competencies they expect you to develop during that time.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress to band 4 as a Nursing Associate.

You will be supported with your learning and the skills needed to undertake the role. This support will be provided by your manager, mentor, learning provider, and other professional colleagues.

The course requires that you must have evidence of Maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 4-9 or Grades A-C or equivalent).

Interviews are expected to be on the 23rd and 24th February.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job responsibilities

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.

Work as part of a designated clinical and care 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 professionals dependent on setting.

Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Nursing Associate Training Programme.

Provide feedback to assist in the evaluation of the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship programme.

Develop by the end of the Nursing Associate Training Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of the role.

UK Government, Department for Educations Apprenticeship funding eligibility rules:

You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years.

NB. Individuals with evidence of refugee status or those in the asylum system are exempt from this rule. Please contact [e-mail] if you believe you are eligible for this exemption.

You must have right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship.

You must not already hold the same, or a very similar, qualification.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for an apprenticeship role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maths C/4 or equivalent or above
• English C/4 or equivalent or above
• Level 3 Qualification in health-related studies or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of delivering 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.

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust