Total 14 Fresh/Entry Level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in bournemouth south west bh10

AML/CFT 

• Supports in establishing and maintaining AML/CFT standards, policies & procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and assists the Manager in the implementation of program for AML/CFT.
• Support client screening and AML/CFT transaction monitoring & alerts, including monitoring Client activities and identifying suspicious transactions.
• Support all AML/CFT related matters and compliance, including regulatory, audit and similar inspections.
• Support the Company’s AML/CFT compliance and function to identify, manage, monitor and mitigate exposure to compliance risk.
• Assist in liaising with the relevant regulatory bodies to ensure that the Company is always in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Support the Designated Compliance Officer at the various departments on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism matters.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Compliance Manager.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (Supporting Function)

•  Support the Compliance Section in instilling a ‘compliance aware” culture within the Company.
• Assist in ensuring Company’s compliance with laws, rules and regulations set by statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Support in monitoring the implementation of the Company’s compliance requirement (eg: BNM’s regulated products, FSA, AML/CFT, JSOX, etc).
• Assist in ensuring the Company’s compliance with the laws, rules and regulations set by the statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Assist in the implementation of compliance training program.
• Support in reviewing the Company’s documents (policies/procedures) inclusive of documents related to BNM’s regulated products.
• Support the Compliance Section on regulatory compliances, including the compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

Job Requirement 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management/Business Administration/Legal/Compliance or other related field.
• At least 1 year(s) and above of working experience in Compliance Department/Audit.
• Experience in a compliance function is preferred, and preferably gained from the banking or financial credit services industry.

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Casual dress code
• Medical insurance
• Sabbatical leave

We currently have a vacancy for PWP trainee to work in the Steps 2 Wellbeing Team in the Urban localities of Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. This is an excellent opportunity for people with the appropriate skills to join a highly motivated and committed team.

Steps to Wellbeing is a busy, dynamic, and progressive service with a friendly and supportive team of qualified clinicians and staff in training.

The role itself is both demanding and rewarding, providing psychological interventions to people with mild to moderate common mental health problems in primary care. We are looking for people with enthusiasm and passion to join our service. Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within mental health, the NHS service or similar organisation is highly desirable.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £5,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £250 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

You would undertake academic training, provided, and accredited by University of Exeter. Time would be split between University study and on-job training. The on-job training would include learning about CBT-based self-management for clients suffering from mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, using a stepped-care approach. All trainees will receive intensive supervision and support in their workplace as an integral element of their training. The post is a full-time position, part time applications cannot be considered due to University commitments.

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this post; please be aware that we may close this advert earlier than stated if this is the case. It will not be possible to provide individual feedback prior to the interview dates due to the expected high volume of applications.

We will be interviewing on 10th, 11th, and 17th December.



For further details / informal visits contact:

Kerry Rolls - k.rolls@nhs.net

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netto access the support.






This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Join MEGT as a Business Banking Trainee - First Nations Position Are you a motivated and reliable individual looking for a career in Retail branch operations , MEGT has a fantastic opportunity with large financial organisations for a Business Banking Trainee in local Branch in Bathurst. This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. This is a program to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.



About the company: Our clients provide banking and financial products and services to millions of retail and business customers and operate Australia wide. Local branches serve customers throughout communities and strive to create a balanced, sustainable society in which everyone can take part and build a better life. About the role: This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills and gain hands on experience in:

Provide customers with a positive branch experience
Engage in needs-based conversations with customers
Provide advice and educate customers on digital solutions
Teach customers on self-service ways of banking
General banking and telling duties; money handling, facilitating transactions and ATM Maintenance




What we're looking for:

Strong verbal communication skills and professional phone manner
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to take direction and work within a team
Punctual, reliable and positive attitude
Customer service/ money handling experience (highly desirable)
Prior to their formal offer, the successful candidate is required to undergo a Police Check.

What can you expect from us?

Personalised one-on-one mentoring throughout your training to ensure your success
A nationally recognised qualification
Earn while you learn with full-time hours and weekly pay
Career opportunities - after completing CERT 3 Business Traineeship

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. This is a program to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role. Interested Click "Apply Now" or contact claireomalley@megt.com.au for more information or visit https://www.megt.com.au/jobs





At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This full-time, permanent position offers a structured pathway for growth within an innovative, fast-growing company that?s reshaping the financial services landscape.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you'll be a key player in the operations team, responsible for:


Providing essential administrative support for seamless loan processing.
Coordinating valuation orders and ensuring timely fee collection.
Assisting the sales team by preparing and delivering accurate quotes.
Managing data entry and maintaining up-to-date records.
Processing loans with precision and efficiency.
Preparing and distributing client loan statements.
The Successful will: 


A strong passion for finance and a keen interest in the industry.
Excellent prioritisation skills and high level of attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ability to
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Finance Graduate Role | Entry-Level Loans Administration Officer

Your new company
A large travel company in Leeds is looking for a number of administrators to deal with legal claims.The role is for 8 weeks.
The role will involve:Processing claims for delays
Data input - on ExcelAccurately entering customer bank detailsAbility to work on your own

What you'll need to succeedYou must have good attention to detail and have previous administration experience.What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATION(S): Coventry covering our friendly branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'll learn, grow and develop within an inclusive organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be in one of our branches helping our customers side by side, or working from home, doing your best to help the person at the other end of the line (we also connect via social media, web-chat and remote advice video calls).

You'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people. You'll show you care and understand what matters to them and if you don't know the answer then you'll have access to a supportive team that do.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need. Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, potential hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Crucially, you're a people person - to be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous financial services experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• The passion to put yourself in the customers' shoes, show empathy, acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• The commitment to deliver on your promises and going above and beyond for your customer.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• If located in in one of our hybrid locations, you will need to meet our Homeworking criteria, for example, a quiet, private room at home, stable internet connection.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more. (Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

A full-time/part-time branch-based opportunity working XX hours per week.

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Claims Handler - Taunton

Have you worked in property management before?
Do you have experience working with contractors?
Have you ever thought about a job in claims management?
We are currently recruiting for people with insurance claims or property management experience who are looking to grow their career.

£22,500 - £23,500 (depending on experience)
Hybrid – Taunton (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

What will you be doing?

- Owning a caseload of insurance claims across a multi-client team
- Managing all aspects of the claim from start to finish.
- Being available to field calls from customers, clients, and suppliers.
- Being responsible for the pivotal part of the customer journey about their insurance claim
- Engaging with clients, customers, and suppliers via an omni channel approach which includes email, phone, and our bespoke messaging service.

What are they looking for?

- Previous claims or property experience
- A natural communicator and a flare for building rapport with people over the phone
- A great team player
- Good IT skills and the ability to use multiple systems.
- Enthusiastic and confident


Hours and Benefits

Monday – Friday (Hybrid)
3 days in office, 2 days from home
37.5 hours per week between 8am – 6pm

28 days holiday
Birthday off work
Charity Days Off
Healthcare
Can purchase extra holidays
Cycle to work scheme
Paid lunch once a week when in the office
Team nights out
Annual Staff awards

Interested?

Call Laura on 07747 446152 or email lhassall@everpoolrecruitment.com for more information

Your new company
A large travel company in Leeds is looking for a number of administrators to deal with legal claims.
The role is for 8 weeks.


Your new role
The role will involve:
Processing claims for delaysData input - on Excel
Accurately entering customer bank details



What you'll need to succeed
You must have good attention to detail and have previous administration experience.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Here at University Hospitals Dorset we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) developed by the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) and funded by Health Education England.

University Hospitals Dorset is based across two main sites where the echocardiography training would take place – Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Both sites have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of highly specialised Echocardiographers who are excited about the opportunity to recruit and train the suitable candidate for this role.

Applicants should be highly motivated and passionate about cardiology. Full details of entry criteria are available on the NSHCS website. Successful ETP trainees will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website.

Our mission at UHD is to improve the health and quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people. If you believe that you have the skills and determination to thrive in this role – we would love to hear from you.

Based at Bournemouth and Poole

Interview date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jul 2024

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JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATION(S): Coventry Hight Street and covering our friendly Foleshill Road and Daventry Road branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time


About this opportunity
Our colleagues are passionate about making a difference to customers, businesses and communities - could you join them and help Britain prosper?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'd get the opportunity to earn, learn and develop within an inclusive, organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be greeting our customers at the welcome desk, helping them at the counter or working on other branch tasks. And you'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people - using our latest in-branch technologies and digital services.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need and many of our colleagues also go on to gain industry qualifications or careers in the wider Group - there's a wealth of opportunities.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• To be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous banking experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• Acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with branch colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• The flexibility to work in branches across the area and Saturdays when needed.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more.

(Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

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Entry Level Banking
Your new company
Join one of Australia's largest outsourced salary packaging companies who are known for their award winning customer service on their journey to provide simple salary packaging solutions to Australians. They want to help people enjoy more of their income and would love to have you come along as their new customer service expert!
Your new role
As a Customer Service Representative your key contribution will be to provide top notch customer service to new and existing customers. You will be a critical link between the company and its customers and make sure they are being appropriately looked after. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Answering customer queries via phone and email ensuring a timely, accurate and quality response
Providing resolution to all technical queries and account management information on services
Identifying queries which require additional attention and implementing appropriate procedures to enhance customer confidence
Ensuring accurate information is recorded within their CRM System
Contributing to the development of new ideas
Performing administrative duties to support the provision of service delivery

Your skills and experience

Ideally you will have at least 1 year's customer service experience - open to industry
You have the natural ability and desire to help others and are passionate about providing excellent service
Strong written and verbal communication skills should be second nature to you
You are known for your attention to detail, time management and resilience

Your benefits

No weekend work - you will be on a rotating roster Mon - Fri between 8am - 8pm
Flexible working: work from home as well as from the office
An additional day of birthday leave + 2 volunteer days + 3 days over Xmas
Free coffee and a massage in the office once a month
You will love working with them!

Your next step
Does this sound like something you are interested in? If the answer is 'Yes' then we would love to hear from you!
Simply click 'Apply' now and attach an updated copy of your CV, or if you have any questions and wish to have a conversation contact me on sandra.sadaka@randstad.com.au or on 0474 197 726.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. Please click here to apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two additional trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioners to join our existing ACCP programme within critical care .

The critical care team are seeking to develop the (ACCP) role with the training and appointment of eight ACCPs over four years. We look forward to welcoming ACCPs to our multidisciplinary team to help develop and shape our critical care service of the future.

The role involves extensive training according to the National competency framework for ACCP, and a training programme meticulously aligned to the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine Curriculum for ACCPs with the University of Plymouth to MSC level leading to FICM membership. Applicants undertaking the apprenticeship programme will be supernumerary for two years

Successful candidates will be band 7 in training and progress to Band 8a upon completion of the full MSc and membership with Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

As a Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner, you will already be an experienced clinician ideally with extensive Critical Care knowledge, and a high level of clinical skill. Applicants are welcomed from those professional groups eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory requirements.

Please also submit an application to Plymouth University ACCP course to go forward for regional selection interviews on the 20th/21st June in Exeter

Base Location: Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch

The ACCPs will work closely with the current extended critical care team and alongside medical colleagues. They work autonomously or under Consultant supervision in specific circumstances to deliver patient care to Level 1-3 critically ill patients across the Trust. The role includes review of patients on acute wards and in the Emergency Department. The ACCP role is a vital component in the development of a flexible and sustainable workforce for Critical Care in the Emergency Care Hospital.


The current units are busy and progressive Critical Care Units with a clear patient-centred focus. In the next five years we will amalgamate the existing two critical care units (one on the Poole site and one on the Royal Bournemouth Site) into a new build critical care unit on the Royal Bournemouth site. This offers an exciting chance to develop the ACCP role within UHD and help develop services in the new unit. Over the next four years we plan to train 8 ACCPs to provide support in the new unit. There is an emphasis on developing health care practice through ownership, research/evidence-based practices, commitment and multidisciplinary involvement.


You will be a motivated team player who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate should possess a strong desire to develop themselves to deliver outstanding care within the four pillars of advanced clinical practice, helping to develop the advanced practice strategy within the Trust.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Additional contact information

Dr Matthew Taylor Consultant Anaesthetics and Intensive Care -

Matthew.Taylor@uhd.nhs.uk

Dr Nigel Chee

Nigel.Chee@uhd.nhs.uk



This advert closes on Thursday 23 May 2024

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Join this award-winning and rapidly growing travel insurer in their Sydney CBD offices! Your new company An online travel insurance company that has won multiple awards for its excellent service. Due to rapid growth, they are currently looking to expand their customer service team following the pandemic. If you share our passion for travel and providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply today to become a part of a fantastic organisation. Your new role


You will be the first point of contact for all new and existing customers in relation to any travel insurance enquiries, giving fantastic customer service.


Up-selling and cross-selling products/services by means of creating a great customer service experience


Handling high volumes of online chats and emails with outbound follow-up calls too


Sharing knowledge and expertise on products and services


Meeting compliance and exceeding targets and KPI's


Comprehending their product offerings and accurately conveying policy wordings (PDS) in a compliant manner to ensure travellers have a complete understanding of their coverage.



What you'll need to succeed


Ideally, you would come from a customer service or sales background, ideally a contact centre, or travel insurance, but most importantly, the right attitude.


Bubbly fun personality, team-orientated with a strong desire to learn and grow within the company


You will have great phone-manner and written and verbal communication, with the ability to deal with complex enquiries and the desire to go above and beyond for the customer.


PR or Citizenship as this is a permanent full-time position



What you'll get in return


Fantastic opportunity to develop and grow with great leaders and a fantastic team culture


Start your new role in a brand-new office in the CBD


Monday to Friday hours are currently standard business hours, operating between 9am to 5.30pm. Extended operating hours are likely in the future and will create additional opportunities for you.


Excellent salary of $65k + super + uncapped commissions depending on experience



What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Please click here to apply.

Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding career as a Nursing Associate and have a passion for delivering high-quality care within an Inpatient Mental Health service?

*PLEASE READ FAQ’S FOR MORE TERMS AND POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING*

We are running our 15th cohort of Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices, working in partnership The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) / The University of Cumbria.

These posts are apprenticeship posts which will see you develop to a NMC registered Nursing Associate, completing a 2 year foundation degree training programme. The course is fully funded.

Internal candidates,will be on a 2 year Trust Secondment contract

External Candidateswill be a 2 year fixed term contract.

These posts are specifically for our Cumbria Mental Health Inpatient Wards (based over the 2 sites throughout the 2 years; Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital)

If you are looking to apply for the Lancashire vacancies, please clickHERE


Interviews are scheduled for the 21st to 23rd May 2024 (provisional dates - subject to change) at the Lantern Centre, Preston (TBC).If this venue changes, we can confirm interviews will still be in the Preston locality.

We advise to keep both of these dates free as time slots will be provided on receipt of requested documentation once shortlisting has been completed.

As a trainee you will be based within clinical practice for the duration of the programme and will have study leave to attend University. You will rotate through different services within your speciality / service area (where applicable) and undertake block placements outside of your normal place of work, to gain a breadth of experience and skills.

Travel is required so you must be able to fulfil the essential travel requirements whilst on placement. You could be expected to travel up to 90 minutes each way to placement and work shifts and weekends.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of mental healthcare and the role of a Nursing Associate and show evidence of being an effective communicator with the people you care for, their families and carers, as well as your colleagues and superiors.

You will need to be prepared to work hard and undertake study in your own time while on the programme; learning the fundamentals of exceptional care and developing your depth of knowledge around important aspects of both physical and mental health.



Please be advised if you are a ‘Non-UK National’ applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of:
1. Remaining length of visa which covers the duration of the course
2. Minimum 3 years residing in the UK (pre-enrolment onto apprenticeship)

We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visa’s eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

In order to apply for the course you will need to have:
• Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)
• 48 UCAS Points
• 12 months health care experience

The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications:

Maths & English at:
• GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above)(English Literature is not accepted by the University of Cumbria)
• Level 2 Functional skills Maths
• Level 2 Functional skills English
• Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass)
• Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass)
• CSE (Grade 1) Math
• CSE (Grade 1) English
• Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above)
• Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above)
• Pre U Certificate (P3 or above)
• Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C)

If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot.

48 UCAS Points:

Have 48 UCAS points such as:
• A-Levels
• Diploma
• Foundation degree / Degree
• Level 4 NVQ
• BTEC (Dependant on the level)

If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience:
• NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience
• NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)
• Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)

YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.

You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted.

You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted.

For internal candidates – you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme.

On completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust, however this may not be in your current work place.

During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours.

If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance.



This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024