Exciting Opportunity: Train as a Nursing Associate!
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT), in collaboration with Truro and Penwith College/University of Greenwich, is offering a Nursing Associate Apprenticeship within our Adult Community Services.
Programme Start: September 2025
- Education: A mix of academic study at Truro and Penwith College and clinical placements with CFT.
- Fully Funded: All course fees will be covered.
- Guaranteed Job: Upon successful completion and registration, a position as a Registered Nursing Associate within CFT will be secured.
How to Apply: Due to high demand, the application process includes:
- CFT Application Submission
- Secondary Application: For shortlisted candidates.
- Final Interview: Jointly with CFT and Truro and Penwith College (June 2025).
Salary Information:
- Existing Full-Time Substantive NHS Staff: Current salary will be retained.
- Part-Time, Bank Workers, and External Candidates: Paid at the apprenticeship rate.
Placement Requirements:
- Must travel independently to placements.
- Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
Check the Person Specification: Ensure you meet the entry requirements before applying.
Don't miss this opportunity to become a Nursing Associate. Apply now!
Main duties of the job
To undertake all aspects of nursing care as an apprentice student working in a variety of placements to achieve nursing associate status.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and well-being of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification, including the main responsibilities of this role, please see the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Maths and English Grade C GCSE or above, Level 1 CSE or Functional Skills Level 2
- A Level 3 qualification such as NVQ 3 in health/health and social Care OR an Access to Nursing Course, OR 2 x A levels with a score of at least 48 UCAS points
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sites across the County
TBC
PL31 2QN
Click the link below to view the supporting documents. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9201-25-0496?contractType=Apprenticeship&language=en&page=2
