Registered Degree Nurse Degree Apprenticeship - Learning Disability

What will the apprentice be doing?

• To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans
• To provide named nurse role to people who use our service
• To promote and improve quality of service provided
• To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working
• To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• This programme will lead to a BSc (Honours) in Learning Disability

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• NMC registered Nurse - Learning Disability

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4/functional skills 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4/functional skills 2) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent any (Grade pass) Essential

Things to consider

You will need to be prepared to work hard and undertake study in your own time as you work towards becoming a qualified Nurse. During the challenging course, you will top up your knowledge and skills from your current role as you work towards demonstrating your competence in the role of a Learning Disability Nurse.