Student Nursing Associate Apprenticeship | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SR |
| Cwmni: | Pennine Care NHS FT |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7651272/311-H856-25-D |
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The Apprenticeship programme leads to aFoundation Degree as a Nursing Associate, with tuition fees fully funded. This programme combines academic learning with hands-on experience across physical, psychological, and public health care—from pre-conception to end of life.
All successful clinical candidates will be employed on afixed-term contract for 25 months.
What qualifications do you need for this Apprenticeship role?
• Essential:• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language
• OR New GCSE Grade 4–9 in Maths and English Language
• OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (not Entry Level 2)
• Important:Educational certificates must be shown at interview. Transcripts or provisional statements of results will not be accepted.
• If you have already achieved a Level 4 qualification, you must provide copies of certificates at interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informedafter 27th November 2025.
In person assessment centreexpected to be on or around4th and 5th December.
The Nursing Associate role bridges the gap between a support worker and a Registered Nurse, creating a skilled workforce for future healthcare.
The programme includes multiple clinical placements, such as:
• Adult, Mental Health, Child, and Learning Disability
• Care at home, close to home, and within hospital settings
The programme starts on9 March 2026. SNAs will rotate through placements within Pennine Care and may need to undertake placements in neighboring organizations to gain experience in areas such as adult physical health. Academic learning will be delivered by theUniversity of Salford.
Time commitment:
• 80% clinical work
• 20% academic study (one day per week, block release, or a mix of both)
You must demonstrate the ability to study at Diploma level and commit to completing a Foundation Degree Apprenticeship.
• Healthcare experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Intermediate IT skills are required.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Eligibility for Non-UK Nationals
If you are aNon-UK National applicant, you must meet the eligibility criteria and settlement requirements for apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified by the apprenticeship provider before you can formally enrol.
The training provider will require evidence of:
• Visa duration– your visa must cover the entire length of the course.
• Residency– you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to enrolment.
This rolemay be eligible for sponsorship in certain circumstances. For more details, please refer to:
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job
This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025