During the apprenticeship you will be fully supported to develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in todays dynamic, complex and changing healthcare environment. The academic study takes place on line coupled with an annual "residential" week at the university of Derby where you will engage in tutorials, interactive skills sessions and scenarios alongside your peers in the clinical skills suite. Entry Criteria Be employed in relevant clinical practice (e.g. must have a minumim of 6 months working as a B3 HCA in a perioperative / interventional setting) 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 - must include Mathematics and English or the equivalent level 2 112 UCAS points - orLevel 3 qualification Valid DBS on starting theprogramme Evidence of recent study Ability to meet the occupational health requirements of theprogramme If applying as a candidate for whom English is a second language, the applicant should hold an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no elements below 6.5 Application and selection process: North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Derby will be holding a joint recruitment process.
The opportunity will be advertised directly by North Bristol NHS Trust and interested candidates will apply directly on line. If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to a panel interview. The panel will consist of representatives from NBT and the University of Derby. As part of the selection process you will also be required to submit a short written assignment prior to the interview for assessment by the panel.
The subject matter will be confirmed in advance of the interviews.
