Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

About the apprenticeship

This four-year programme combines university study with hands on clinical learning.

As a Nursing Apprentice you will:

• Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Participate in dedicated study and learning time.
• Undertake protected supernumerary practice placements to support your development.
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to become a Registered Nurse

For additional information please see attached Job description

What you will gain

• A fully funded Adult Nursing degree
• A salary while you train.
• Experience across a range of healthcare settings.
• Ongoing support from mentors educators your training provider and the Learning Education and Development team 
• A clear pathway to becoming a Registered Adult Nurse
• Eligibility to register with the NMC on completion.

Entry requirements

1. You will be required to upload certificates of:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5. However alternative English language qualifications are accepted. 
•  A level in a science healthcare or social care subject or equivalent work experience and/or qualifications 

These should be uploaded to the Additional attachments on the second page of the application screen. If you are having any challenge please contact .

2. 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.)

3. For Internal Applicants ONLY: In addition to the stages above you will also need to attach this form that is signed by your departmental manager: Confirmation of Suitability

Qualifications :

Essential

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. 
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5. However alternative English language qualifications are accepted. 
• A level in a science healthcare or social care subject or equivalent work experience and/or qualifications 
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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 Trusts values of Working Together for Patients With Compassion As One Team and Always Improving.
• Can demonstrate understanding and share the Trust values of Compassion Accountability Respect and Everyone counts.

Desirable

• Evidence of previous experience of working in a healthcare setting

          Evidence of undertaking virtual/online learning. 

Additional Information :

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years or over at programme start.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK for the entire duration of their apprenticeship (4 years this does not allow for renewals during programme) including all off-the-job training periods. 
• Meet all apprenticeship funding requirements. 
• Be able to complete the full apprenticeship programme. 

Applicants are required to complete a skills radar matrix to determine suitability funding for the degree apprenticeship route. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This course has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) meaning the course meets the standards of education training conduct and performance required for nurses in the UK.

Key Dates

Closing date: Sunday 9th August
Interviews: TBC

Employment start date with the Trust: no later than December 2026
Programme start with the University of Portsmouth: March 2027

For questions about entry requirements qualifications or residency eligibility please contact the Admissions Team at the University of Portsmouth:  You can also call the team on44 (0). 

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 veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

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 veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs. 

For more information please see our People and OD Strategy 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time