Trainee Nursing Associate inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
FRI 25 OCT 2024
Minimum entry requirements include GCSEs in English and Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent, and relevant Functional Skills. Applicants must have resided in the UK for at least three years and are not eligible for funding if they meet certain criteria, such as prior nursing qualifications or current apprenticeships.
The organisation promotes diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, with support for those requiring assistance in the application process. Candidates must ensure they have the necessary educational certificates available for submission when applying.
The Nursing Associate role bridges the gap between a Healthcare Support Worker and a Registered Nurse, providing a workforce for future healthcare and ensuring high quality care for patients and families.
The Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) apprenticeship programme is a minimum of 2 year and 3 months in duration, leading to a Foundation Degree as a Nursing Associate and Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This is a generic qualification covering all fields of Nursing Practice including Adult, Learning Disability, Children and Young People and Mental Health. The University costs for the programme are fully funded. It is a training programme that combines both academic and work-based learning in the physical, psychological and public health aspects of care from pre-conception to end of life.
The programme will begin in March 2025.The TNA will rotate into placements within MFT. This will include Community Placements. The academic aspect of the programme will be delivered by either University of Salford or University of Bolton.
TNAs will work 80% of their time on placement and 20% of their time at university.
The minimum entry requirements are:-
-GCSE grade C or 4, or above, in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent (ENIC/NARIC)
-Functional Skills level 2 in Mathematics and English Language/ Key Skills level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
Please note, in addition to the above, you will not be eligible to apply for funding if:
-You are currently on an Apprenticeship that will not befully completed by February 2025
-You have undertaken a nursing degree programme and studied for more than 10 months/ you have a previous degree in a healthcare related subject
-You have undertaken part of the TNA apprenticeship
-You have previously been/currently are a Registered Nurse/Midwife (including overseas)
-You MUST have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and be able to provide proof (e.g. bill/bank statement) of a UK address from 3 years before the start date of the apprenticeship
-This programme is not eligible for new visa sponsorship
EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES AT THE CORRECT LEVEL ARE MANDATORY FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO PROGRESS AND WILL NEED TO BE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF YOUR APPLICATION- Please send your certificates to when you apply, for us to be able to consider your application for shortlisting
NB - Result Slips, Emails or "pending results" will not be accepted. If you are in a position where you need to request replacement certificates, we will not be able to consider your application at this time due to the short timeframe for processing
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!