Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 24 months
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 411-SUR-23-5894044-A
- Employer
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alder Hey Childrens NHS Trust
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Urology Practitioner Assistant
Band 4
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Job overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as Assistant Practitioner Apprentice in our Urology department based at G3 Outpatients department.
Previous urology experience is an advantage, but applicants will be considered providing they can demonstrate willingness to learn and have relevant medical experience or a healthcare qualification. Applicants must fulfil the below stipulated criteria. The successful applicant will have a structured and supported induction period and will be able to access relevant training.
The following qualifications are essential to apply for this role:
· A relevant Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
· Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent qualifications (i.e. GCSEs grades A*- C/9 – 4, A-levels, Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills)
Evidence of the above qualifications must be available and submitted prior to interview. If certificates are not submitted prior, this will result in the candidate not being offered an interview. Statements of results will not be accepted
Applicants cannot apply for this position if they already hold equivalent qualifications at the same and or above the level of this apprenticeship standard as they must be in a position to acquire significant new knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of the apprenticeship training.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will function as part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Urology Department, to provide a seamless service to patients under the remote supervision of a Registered Nurse/Practitioner.
The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and delegated authority. They will provide a high standard of care for an identified client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines.
Working for our organisation
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
Please be advised that applicants can only apply for this apprenticeship vacancy if they have a valid and eligible residency status as per the apprenticeship funding rules. Please note that this will be checked by Recruitment on application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assistant Practitoner programme will take 24 months to complete,
As this is an apprenticeship position, this role is supported by an accompanying knowledge and skills development programme during which the post holder will gain the relevant knowkedge, skills and behaviours for this role. Learning will be delivered in the workplace through formal on and off the job training; allowing for the opportunity to practise new skills within a real working environment. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the individual will have the right knowledge, skills behaviours they need for their chosen role.
This opportunity includes:
- Paid employment with holiday entitlement
- Hands on experience in a world leading NHS children’s hospital
- Six off the job training hours per week to complete the apprenticeship learning
- Support to gain a nationally recognised accredited qualification
- Travel expenses to university
The post holder will be supported to work towards completion of the following qualification:
Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship with the University of Central Lancashire.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain significant new knowledge, skills and behaviours for your chosen career within Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Please be advised that applicants can only apply for this apprenticeship vacancy if they have a valid and eligible residency status as per the apprenticeship funding rules. Please note that this will be checked by Recruitment on application.
This is an Annex 21 post. 70% of the top of band 4 for the 1st year (which equates to £19,317) and then 75% of the top of band 4 for the 2nd year (which equates to £20,697). Apprenticeship roles are paid in line with Annex 21 of the terms and conditions at between 60-75% of the maximum point on the pay band. The minimum hourly rate will match the national living wage.
Apprenticeship roles are paid in line with Annex 21 of the terms and conditions at between 60-75% of the maximum point on the pay band. The minimum hourly rate will match the national living wage.
Applicants cannot apply for this position if they already hold equivalent qualifications at the same and or above the level of this apprenticeship standard as they must be in a position to acquire significant new knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of the apprenticeship training.
This is an apprenticeship contract which means it is governed by strict funding guidelines, you must disclose all qualifications to be eligible as this could affect your contract of employment.
This opportunity includes:
· Paid employment with holiday entitlement
· Hands on experience in a world leading NHS children’s hospital
· Six off the job training hours per week to complete the apprenticeship learning.
· Support to gain a nationally recognised accredited qualification.
The post holder will be supported to work towards completion of the following qualification:
Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship with the University of Central Lancashire.
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills and to commit to updating of academic and/or vocational portfolio
- Sensitive to the needs of children and their families
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills – able to plan and prioritise work
Desirable criteria
- Urology or continence experience
- Experience of working within a healthcare environment
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience / knowledge of audit process and how it influences change and management
- Knowledge of NHS ordering and recording systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Lally
- Job title
- Urology ANP/Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01512852420
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