Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice – Top up *Internal HDFT Only*

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Job Specifications

**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**

Initially, this role is Band 4, and progression to Band 5 Registered Nurse will only be possible on successful completion of all academic and practice elements of the apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship programme offers a structured pathway for Registered Nursing Associates to top up to full Registered Nurse (RN) status within a Main Outpatients setting. You will gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, while completing the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship with Leeds Beckett.

Recruitment Process

This role has a two-stage selection process, and applicants must pass both interviews to be offered the apprenticeship:

Trust Interview: To assess eligibility and suitability to work within Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT).
University Interview: To assess readiness for the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme with Leeds Beckett.

Applicants must successfully pass both interviews to commence the apprenticeship.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please Note

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Goodfellow Job title: Department Manager Email address: katie.goodfellow@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423 553344

About the Company

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for a population of approximately 200,000 in the Harrogate and Rural District and North East Leeds by providing essential hospital and community health services. Foundation trust status mean we have 15,400 Members of the community who are involved in running the hospital and ensuring we maintain excellent standards and are constantly improving our services for our patients and visitors. We have strong links with the other health and care providers in the town to ensure tha... Know more

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