Apprentice Nursing Associate *Internal Only*
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an internal-only apprenticeship for a Trainee Nursing Associate within North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, supporting the nursing and medical teams, and adhering to professional conduct codes. You will participate in developing the unit's philosophy and contribute to clinical governance initiatives. The apprenticeship has a duration of 2 years.
Essential criteria
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English (must have proof of qualification)
- Care Certificate
- oLevel 3 qualification in healthcare or equivalent in terms of academic attainment
- Knowledge and Experience
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Understanding of the NMC Code of conduct and how it applies to the Nursing Associate role
- Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- Equality issues.
- Equality legislation and best practice.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance and nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning
- Skills and Aptitudes
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff programme and one of the following to demonstrate a minimum of achievement of 48 UCAS points
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- [contact details removed] on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Evidence of involvement in support / development in support / development
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
- Able to travel independently
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English (must have proof of qualification)
- Care Certificate
- oLevel 3 qualification in healthcare or equivalent in terms of academic attainment
- Knowledge and Experience
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Understanding of the NMC Code of conduct and how it applies to the Nursing Associate role
- Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- Equality issues.
- Equality legislation and best practice.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance and nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning
- Skills and Aptitudes
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff programme and one of the following to demonstrate a minimum of achievement of 48 UCAS points
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- [contact details removed] on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Nursing Associate *Internal Only*
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Band 4 Trainee Nursing Associate's/Assistant Practioner - Annex 21
Trustwide opportunities
Here you will be a part of an enthusiastic team, caring for a multitude of patients and conditions who require care and treatment. You will use your clinical skills to support the nursing team and medical teams with a variety of tasks across the unit.
Main duties of the job
- Manage and provide all aspects of patient care.
- Act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
- Assist other nurses in the team as necessary.
- Demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research.
- Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Comply with responsibility to safeguard adults and children, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.
- Maintain accurate records of the care given, ensuring accurate data input into computerised systems.
- Assist in developing an environment that supports the value of nursing care.
- Liaise and communicate with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in the monitoring of standards of care.
- Contribute to th
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