Do you want to progress your career? Are you interested in higher apprenticeships available now or in the future? Would you like a career in nursing?
If so then there are training opportunities available to existing talented and committed Healthcare Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants. As part of our changing nursing and care workforce, Nursing Apprenticeships are now available!
The cost of an Apprenticeship is funded by your employer, and anyone can become an Apprentice, providing they meet the entry requirements for the programme and their employer supports their application and believes they are capable of the academic learning required.
There are 2 Nursing Apprenticeships options to consider. These are detailed below, together with the entry requirements for the programmes and links to the apprenticeship standards which provide more detail about the course:
Nursing Associate
Qualification: Level 5 (equivalent to foundation degree)
Entry Requirements: GCSE English & Maths Grades A-C (or equivalent level 2 functional skills) & must be able to demonstrate ability to study at level 5 Diploma of Higher Education level
Length of Course: 2 Years
Apprenticeship Standard - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nursing-associate/
Registered Nurse (Degree)
Qualification: Level 6 (equivalent to bachelor’s degree)
Entry Requirements: GCSE grades 9 to 4 including English & Maths Grades A-C (or equivalent level 2 functional skills) & must be able to demonstrate ability to study at level 6 Higher Education level
Length of Course: 4 Years
Apprenticeship Standard - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/registered-nurse-degree/
If you are interested in the above Apprenticeships but are worried about undertaking academic study or don’t have level 2 functional skills in Maths and English, there is support available to help you meet these requirements. The Aspiring to Care programme is available to all staff who are employed within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire STP (Sustainability and Transformation Partnership). Please Click Here for more information
If you are seeking career progression we recommend in the first instance you discuss your aspirations with your line manager for their support.
If you would like to pursue any of the above opportunities further, please contact us
