Nursing Associate Apprenticeship | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7742878/180-F-269003 |
Summary
Permanent | Earn While You Learn | No Tuition Fees
Are you passionate about caring for others and ready to build a rewarding career in nursing? Join Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) as a Nursing Associate Apprentice and train to become a Registered Nursing Associate while earning a full‑time salary and completing a fully funded university qualification.
Why this Nursing Apprenticeship?
The Nursing Associate role is a fast‑evolving profession, created to bridge the gap between the Registered Nurse and the Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). An apprenticeship is a unique way to learn, combining academic study with real clinical experience. It’s an excellent blend of theory and hands‑on practice, helping you grow into a skilled, confident and compassionate healthcare professional.
Over two years, you will:
• Work directly with patients as part of our clinical teams
• Study for the Nursing Associate Foundation Degree with Anglia Ruskin University
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking highly motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic, and resilient individuals to help us continue developing this exciting role within the Trust and begin the academic programme in 2026.
We welcome applications from:
• Current CUH Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW)
• Experienced Healthcare Support Workers
If you haven’t already achieved the Care Certificate, you’ll complete it before starting the programme.
What you need
• Previous care experience
• A passion for delivering high‑quality, compassionate care
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork
• The ability to balance work and study
• Flexibility to work a full range of shifts (enhanced pay applies for nights, weekends and public holidays)
• Evidence of completion of the ‘ARU Step into Healthcare’ online learning activity, which includes numeracy, literacy and digital skills
Eligibility for Apprenticeship Funding
You must have:
• Right to Work: The apprentice must have permission granted by the UK government to live and work in the UK, and this permission must not be for education purposes only
• Residency Requirement: The individual must have been "ordinarily resident" in the UK and Islands for at least 3 years immediately before the start of the apprenticeship, for a "settled purpose" not wholly or mainly for receiving full-time education.
• Hold a visa valid for the full duration of the two‑year programme.Duration of Apprenticeship and Visa: The apprentice's right to remain in the UK must not be limited by a fixed-term contract or a visa that would prevent them from completing the full duration of the apprenticeship.
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Find Out More
Join our Nursing Apprenticeship webinar on Saturday 24thJanuary 26 @10am to meet the team and discover whether this is the right career path for you.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34902843187014?p=667X3gshDZ33nABmPH
This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026