Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to undertake the District Nurse Apprenticeship  at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

This is a level 7 PGDip programme for nurses seeking to qualify in the field of district nursing. Please note holidays are timetabled within the programme with no flexibility 

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates must be:

•  Have an NMC-valid registration as a registered adult nurse 
• Currently working in Community Nursing 
• Recent study at level 6 (evidence required)
• Minimum one years post registration experience  at the point of the programme commencing  
• Up to date with mandatory training
• 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. 

Apprentices will be seconded on their current pay band for the duration of the apprenticeship. Upon being shortlisted, candidates will be expected to undertake a numeracy assessment.  Candidates will be expected to pass this assessment with the pass rate being 80%.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families

 The programme is designed to prepare the individual to undertake the following duties: 

• To have overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of District Nursing Care as detailed in the District Nursing Specification. 

• To provide effective management and leadership to all members of the nursing team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training and development. 

• To contribute to and actively participate in service development based on identified needs and driven by the national and local health care agendas. 

• To prescribe effectively as a non-medical prescriber. 

• To be able to work at an advanced level of clinical decision making. 

Apprentices will strengthen their leadership attributes; become skilful specialist practitioners; and learn how to lead and bring about change in their practice environments 

• All successful graduates receive a Postgraduate Diploma for Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification in the field of District Nursing with Integrated Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (V300) at Level 7.  

• Graduates also receive 120 level 7 credits and the opportunity to top up to a MSc Specialist Community Nursing (self funding route) 

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.