Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Dreaming of a career in Nursing?

Follow your dream and study to become a Registered Nurse with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals, we are passionate about the development of our people, and are proud of our successful apprenticeship programme.

This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to study with BPP University, earning whilst you learn, becoming part of our future nursing team by joining the next cohort of Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices. 

As a nursing apprentice you will work part of your time as a healthcare support worker and the remainder as a nursing apprentice. The programme is offered as full-time, however, part-time hours can be considered (minimum 30 hours per week).

The degree level programme with BPP University combines both practical and theoretical knowledge delivered through a blend of face to face and virtual learning.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion and desire to start or further develop their career in nursing with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. So, if like us, this opportunity excites you, then we welcome you to submit an application.  

Whilst on programme, you will carry out the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker.

You will carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered healthcare professional, dependent on setting.

In addition, you will take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors and staff.

Effective time management skills and a proactive approach.

If you are the kind of person who always puts patients first, is always looking to improve and is a team player, we’d love to hear from you.

Your main day-to day duties

You will fully utilise your caring nature by providing care to patients which will include:

• maintaining their personal hygiene, which will include sometimes working with bodily fluids and
• providing physical comfort ensuring that their privacy and dignity is always maintained.
• Washing and dressing patients, serving meals and helping to feed patients,
• helping patients to safely move around, assisting with bed making and cleaning tasks,
• monitoring and reporting patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight measurements, recording and;
• reporting information onto patient administration systems in written and electronic format and other administrative duties to assist the team.

In order to progress your application, it is essential that you upload the following to 'Additional attachments' on the second page of the application screen:

• GCSE in English and Maths at level C/4 or above (or equivalent e.g., Functional Skills L2)
• Level 3 qualification recognised to be sufficient for entry, preferably in a health-related subject - this may include a full level 3 Apprenticeship or Access to Higher Education/ A Levels. (Applicants waiting for A Level, Level 3 or Higher Level qualification results are advised to indicate predicted final grades.)

Please provide a statement on why you wish to be a Nursing Apprentice. (This should be included in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' on the first page of the application form and must be a minimum of 500 words.)

If you are an employee of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, please submit your application via the Employee Portal. You can contact the Recruitment Team on 02392 286000 or via email (add in) if you have any difficulty locating the portal. 

Closing date - 12th May

Interview date: week commencing 3rd and 10th June

Please clearly state ALL qualifications including maths and English when submitting the application.

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths at Level C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• 3 A Level’s at grade C or above or equivalent, or Level 3 study recognised as sufficient for entry (this may include a full Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or Access to Higher Education).

Desirable 

• Level 3 in a health related subject

 Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively interact with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Can demonstrate understanding and share the Trust values of Working Together for Patients, With Compassion, As One Team and Always Improving.

Desirable

• Evidence of previous experience undertaking virtual/online learning.

To apply for the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship you will need to be:

• Aged 18 or over at the start of the programme.
• You must have the right to work in the UK or eligible residency status for apprenticeship funding (Please see attached additional document: Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria)

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.