# Nursing Degree Apprenticeship - Top-Up NDA > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-degree-apprenticeship-top-up-nda/831c2ae0-6fa7-4262-95fe-fc354307e2b2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-degree-apprenticeship-top-up-nda/831c2ae0-6fa7-4262-95fe-fc354307e2b2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Great Yarmouth - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Salary:** Based on levels of previous experience within a care environment - **Contract type:** Apprenticeship: 25 months - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T15:03:41.555Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Great_Yarmouth/James_Paget_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship-v8055751 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055751?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for those who have gained a Foundation Degree (or due to complete in the next 2 months) in Health Studies to Top-Up to a full Degree course, to become a Registered Nurse at the James Paget University Hospital. The Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Top-up course is a 25 month education programme, working towards becoming a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between The Employer/Trust and a Higher Education Institute (HEI) who is a Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider and approved to deliver Nursing and Midwifery Council approved programmes. ### Main duties of the job As a Nurse Degree Apprentice you will be employed and paid by the James Paget University Hospital for the duration of the course. You will be allocated to one specific area, but will also experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements. You will have an apprenticeship agreement approved by your employer, your education provider and yourself, and you will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will join the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register as a Registered Nurse. Salary will be based on levels of previous experience within a care environment. The minimum starting pay point will be 70% of top of Band 5 (£21,030.10) however, please contact Chloe Batty (\[email protected\]) if you would like to discuss your individual circumstances further. This vacancy will be closed early if sufficient applications are made. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities During the education programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today’s dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the education programme within the contract period. - Applications are welcomed from those aged 18 years or over - An existing employee at the James Paget University Hospital - The 25-month Nurse Degree Apprentice is a paid member of staff, working within the Trust, you will be allocated set time to attend academic study and placements - Individuals must have Level 5 Foundation degree (e.g. NA/AP) and have proof of completion in the form of their certificates in order to be considered for shortlisting. - Individuals must hold a Foundation Degree (or due to complete in 2 months) in a relevant subject for example, health, care, mental health or equivalent. - Individuals must hold Numeracy & Literacy, GCSE’s grade C/4 OR Functional Skills Level ## Job Details This is an exciting opportunity for those who have gained a Foundation Degree (or due to complete in the next 2 months) in Health Studies to Top-Up to a full Degree course, to become a Registered Nurse at the James Paget University Hospital. The Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Top-up course is a 25 month education programme, working towards becoming a Registered Nurse with a BSc Hons degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between The Employer/Trust and a Higher Education Institute (HEI) who is a Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider and approved to deliver Nursing and Midwifery Council approved programmes. ## Job Description As a Nurse Degree Apprentice you will be employed and paid by the James Paget University Hospital for the duration of the course. You will be allocated to one specific area, but will also experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements. You will have an apprenticeship agreement approved by your employer, your education provider and yourself, and you will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will join the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register as a Registered Nurse. Salary will be based on levels of previous experience within a care environment. The minimum starting pay point will be 70% of top of Band 5 (£21,030.10) however, please contact Chloe Batty (\[email protected\]) if you would like to discuss your individual circumstances further. This vacancy will be closed early if sufficient applications are made. ## Responsibilities During the education programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today’s dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the education programme within the contract period. Applications are welcomed from those aged 18 years or over An existing employee at the James Paget University Hospital The 25-month Nurse Degree Apprentice is a paid member of staff, working within the Trust, you will be allocated set time to attend academic study and placements Individuals must have Level 5 Foundation degree (e.g. NA/AP) and have proof of completion in the form of their certificates in order to be considered for shortlisting. Individuals must hold a Foundation Degree (or due to complete in 2 months) in a relevant subject for example, health, care, mental health or equivalent. Individuals must hold Numeracy & Literacy, GCSE’s grade C/4 OR Functional Skills Level ## Person Specification ### Behavioural qualities **Essential** - Courteous and Respectful - Kind and Helpful - Responsive Communication ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Health and Social care experience including volunteering **Desirable** - Demonstrate an involvement in Healthcare or project work - Supervision of non registered staff and other learners - Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Foundation Degree Level 5 Qualification and completed End Point Assessment of Apprenticeship (certificates of completion required). - Literacy (Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent e.g. GCSE Grade C or above in English) - Care Certificate **Desirable** - Evidence of continuing professional and personal development ### Skills, abilities and competencies **Essential** - Commitment to undergo training as required to complete programme - Demonstrate an insight into the role - Demonstrate basic IT skills - Demonstrate effective written and verbal communitcation skills - Ability to work as an affective member of a team **Desirable** - Evidence of moving and handling Training - Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload - Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support other learners - Demonstrate effective time management skills - Demonstrate effective resource management ## Documents - [apollo project (pdf, 12.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2896) - [recruitment 2025 (pdf, 4.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2736) - [hospital site map (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1745) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 90.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1988) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 776.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345573) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.