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| Training Provider | Liverpool John Moores University |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | Nursing Associate |
| Location | Face-to-face |
Duration
24 months
24 months
Most Suitable For
Healthcare Support Workers/Care Worker. Other roles and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Healthcare Support Workers/Care Worker. Other roles and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Award
Level 5 Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship award and Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate. On succesful completion, learners are able to register with the NMC.
Level 5 Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship award and Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate. On succesful completion, learners are able to register with the NMC.
Programme Cost
£15,000.
Apprenticeships are paid using employer levy. Levy Paying Employers and Non-Levy Paying Employers, please read our Tuition and Apprenticeship Service Account Guide for more information and instructions.
Additional Funding
For Primary Care Employers:
- ARRS Funding: The Nursing Associate role is eligible for ARRS funding. Employer will need to contact their PCN to discuss options and in order to apply for this funding via the PCN (depending on funding availability and how the candidate is employed etc).
For Primary Care and Social Care Employers:
- NHSE Student Nursing Associate Training Grant: For courses that start between 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, employers will receive up to £8,323.20 (£4,161.60 per year). More details will be provided at application. Employers will not need to pre-apply for this.
- NHSE Student Nursing Associate LD FOCUS TRAINING GRANT: There is an enhanced Learning Disability offer which DOES require employers to apply for. Please find out more about the LD focus funding and application instructions here: Nursing Funding offers 2024-25 updated
For all Employers:
- If apprentice is under the age of 25, Employer may not have to pay Class 1 Employer National Insurance. Full details and criteria are found here.
- For apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025, employer may be eligible for £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 - 18 years old, OR aged 19 - 24 years old and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and / or has been in the care of their local authority. Full details and criteria are found within the ESFA Funding Rules.
Start Date
Usually September and March
Usually September and March
Teaching Delivery
Mainly face-to-face (Liverpool campus) with some online teaching and resources
Mainly face-to-face (Liverpool campus) with some online teaching and resources
Key Learning Requirements
Learning must cover pre-conception to end of life care, across all four nursing fields (Adult, Child, MH and LD) and care delivery within the home, close to home and hospital settings. For LJMU their NMC validation requirements are minimum 600 hours Theory via University Teaching, 1,800 hours in practice (practical and theory) and a minimum 600 hours in external settings over the duration of the course.
Apprenticeships require learners to achieve specific new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs). For this programme, in order to achieve the NMC requirements and KSBs, a minimum of 80% of the learner’s normal working hours (if working 37.5 hours per week) must be dedicated to the apprenticeship. This is achieved by;
1) Programme Teaching; Usually 1 day a week teaching, plus online resources and tasks. The days mapped for teaching are fixed (example planners are available).
2) Independent study; such as assignment/project research and write up.
3) Learning in the workplace; shadowing colleagues, completing programme assigned work based projects, day-to-day development within your current role duties/work activities, reflections with assessor, relevant training sessions.
4) External placements; are required for this programme. Within the University planner there is blocked out weeks for external placements. The learner will be required to undertake 2 x 4-6 weeks external placements per year. These weeks will consist of 30 hours on placement, and 1 day (7.5hours) for the usual university teaching (employers please note, the university will work with yourselves to try and arrange for another TNA to complete a placement at the practice during this time, on a reciprocal placement basis). All other days can be flexibly managed providing learning outcomes and hours are achieved during each year of study. External placements must be arranged by the university. Any short exposures wanting to be achieved during time in practice in external settings (e.g. another practice) must be facilitated by the employer (the training hub will help with such arrangements).
Modules
This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
Placements
Placements are required.
Placements are required.
Assessments
Apprentices will be assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations/evaluations and End Point Assessment.
Apprentices will be assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations/evaluations and End Point Assessment.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
• Employed 37.5 hours or more per week for the duration of the apprenticeship
• English and Maths at GCSE grade C/4/Functional Skills Level 2/Equivalent or above are required at application stage due to the nature and level of the programme. An initial diagnostic assessment will also be completed by the Training Provider at application stage. If the candidate does not have the required certifcates for either Maths and/or English, please contact the Training Hub Apprenticeship Team for options.
• Evidence of Level 3 study (or sufficient practical experience will be considered on an individual basis)
• Recent Enhanced DBS and OH clearances (Employer’s responsibility)
Full requirements and details are found on the university course webpage
Key Employer Entry Requirements
• Ensure Learner has the support and opportunities to achieve the requirements of the apprenticeship.
• The Practice will need 2 Practice Assessors (must be Registered Nurses or Registered Nursing Associates), an educational audit for Nursing students and a partnership agreement with the HEI/NMC (Practices will be supported through these if not already in place).
Full requirements and details are found on the university course webpage.
Listed as an Approved Provider on HEE and NHS Procurement
Higher Procurement - North West Nursing Associate
Higher Procurement - North West Nursing Associate
Application Timescale
It takes on average 4 – 5 months to complete all application stages for this programme.
If recruiting to this position, additional time will be required for recruitment and advertising stages.
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care Employees:
• Have access to all resources provided by the L&SCPC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
• Clinical CPD opportunties: via Locality Training Hub.
• Visit our Nursing Associate webpage for more information on the role in Primary Care, plus further training, support and resources.
• Placement Support: Once on programme, the Placement manager will provide more details and is able to assist with queries.
• Audit and Assessor Support: Local GPEFs
• Nursing Associate PEF available for employers to discuss the role in more detail.
Social Care Employees:
• Have access to all resources provided by the L&SCSC Training Hub such as training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
Information Last Updated
15/02/24
15/02/24
Programme Resources
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Joanne Johnston, Course Lead on 01519041048, [email protected] and/or Degree Apprenticeships Team on [email protected]
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss or apply for an apprenticeship either for yourself, a member of staff or a vacancy for a new recruit, please complete the appropriate Training Hub Expression of Interest Form from the following options. This allows the apprenticeship team to complete basic pre-checks and to ensure the advice and guidance provided to you is tailored to your service. When relevant, application instructions (including tuition fee and funding instructions) will be sent.
Primary Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia on 07735161775
Social Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Dawn on 07796 060023
