Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice

Overview

The Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice (RNDA) role enables existing Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners to achieve a registered nurse qualification. The RNDA will work within a multidisciplinary team, attending university for one day per week and undertaking clinical placements across the trust while being supervised by a registered nurse.

• Provide safe, personal and effective care and support to patients and their families.
• Complete academic assessments and demonstrate clinical proficiencies throughout the course.
• Support the registered nurse in assessment and care planning for patients.
• Monitor the condition and health needs of patients continually and refer for reassessment when required.
• Communicate sensitive information effectively using a range of strategies related to person‑centred care, duty of candour, equality and diversity.
• Deliver high‑quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse, promoting health and independence.
• Carry out delegated clinical and care tasks to a high standard, including cannulation, venepuncture and ECGs, and accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
• Work with an assessor to develop own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and safety of individuals at all times.
• Recognise changing priorities and seek appropriate advice and guidance from a registered nurse or other registered care professionals.
• Report back to the registered nurse on condition, behaviour, activity and responses of patients.
• Identify safeguarding issues relating to vulnerable children and adults and report accordingly.
• Assist in the assessment and management of risk in the care environment.
• Implement actions to meet the physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.

• Maths GCSE minimum Grade 4/C or equivalent (Functional Skills Level
  2).
• NMC Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner with 12 months experience in post.
• AP applicants must have completed a Medicines Management Module.
• Ability to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of safe and effective medicine administration and optimisation in accordance with local and national policies.
• Effective communication skills with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work across various shift patterns, including nights.
• Car driver or access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills.

• Completion of Care certificate.
• Ability to adapt to change and to reflect on one's own work.
• Supportive attitudes towards team members.
• Teaching and supporting less qualified carers/learners.
• Demonstrated good teamwork, numeracy and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work across all organisational boundaries.
• Proven ability to keep information confidential.
• Professional conduct and commitment to NHS values.
• Proficiency in basic computer usage.
• Car driver or access to a vehicle.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of staff and operates a zero‑tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to protect children and vulnerable adults and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including BAME communities, and appointments are made on merit.