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Job overview
CLCH Academy have partnered with University of Westminster and University of Hertfordshire to deliver this exciting two-year apprenticeship program. During the program you will gain a wide range of clinical skills in a variety of areas of nursing, while also undertaking a foundation degree. Successful completion leads to Nursing Associate registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
This post is for internal candidates only and we have 5 posts available
- Hertfordshire
- Barnet
- Outer NorthWest (Harrow and Brent)
- Southwest (Merton and Wandsworth)
- Childrens (Westminster)
Main duties of the job
The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the children’s service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
Essential Entry criteria:
- Mathematics - This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above
- English - This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above
- Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS points (University dependant) Apprenticeship funding criteria:
- Aged over 18 on first day of programme
- Ability to work 37.5 hours a week
- Not currently undertaking any other apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship
- Have an eligible residency status (any visa must cover the full length of the program) Interviews are planned for W/C 10th August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As per Job Description - The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Nursing Associate through successful completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes the attainment of a Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the children’s service and through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to study a programme at academic level 5.
- Demonstrate NHS values as below. 1. Responsible Taking responsibility for our actions; act as role models and challenge poor behaviour and communicate clearly and openly, 2. Fair Prioritises fairness, consistency, and equality; respects and values everyone as a person - regardless of role, function or grade and think and speak well of each other, recognising talent and commitment. 3. Confident Recognise and thank each other for performance and contribution; promotes creativity and respond positively to feedback to help do better and support each other to fix things and learn lessons when we make mistakes or things don’t turn out as planned. 4. Inclusive Celebrates and respects diversity and differences to ensure everyone is included; is warm and approachable and treats others kindly and is considerate, including respecting boundaries between work and home lives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Nursing associate.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player, under supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills with both the public and healthcare professionals
- Time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Recognise own limitations.
- Understand and has the ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
- IT skills including clinical recordkeeping systems and other packages e.g. word processing, excel etc.
- Ability to travel across health and social care sites as required for the programme. Car driver may be essential in some boroughs
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above). Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability; English Qualifications must have been undertaken as a first language https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx
Desirable
- Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
- Care certificate
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This advert is for Student Nursing Associate Apprentice with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursing associate role. The contract type is Fixed term: 26 months (For duration of the apprenticeship). The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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