Nurse Degree Apprenticeship at University of Brighton

Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA): Adult Child Mental Health This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. Paul Watters- Apprenticeship Lead Dr Nita Muir (Academic lead) Wendy Hadley (CL- Adult) Alan Monaghan (CL Child) Barbara Vincent (CL Mental Health) Theresa Corkill Practice learning lead 6thOctober 2020

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Approval sought for three full-time RNDA pathways through the modification of existing BSc (hons) Nursing programmes. Reflects the current Government commitment to the accessibility of apprenticeships and to the increased number of Registered Nurses to the workforce (NHS Long Term plan 2019; NHS Peoples Plan 2020) The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship is based on the structure and delivery of the BSc (Hons) Nursing in the three fields of: Adult, Child, Mental Health. The apprenticeship also includes the successful completion of the End Point Assessment for registered nurse non-integrated Degree apprenticeship standard (ST0781). School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 3

Full time nature of the programme. Maximum length of a Nurse Degree Apprenticeship is 48-months, however this is a 36-month programme with up to 3 months for the EPA achievement and is a full time apprenticeship (37.5 hours per week). The apprentices will experience `off the job training` (approx. 90%) through the currently scheduled full time BSc (Hons) Nursing courses and `on the job training` with their employer at set points in the year. The BSc (Hons) Nursing courses align with the NMC standards and provide the opportunity for entry with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 4

RPL The University of Brighton RPL Policy will be followed and a panel convened of Course Leaders and Apprenticeship Lead to review RPL applications. Advanced mapping of the UoB Foundation Degree (NA/AP) in Health and Social Care will be developed to streamline the process of allowing: 120 level 4 credits 40 level 5 credits Other applications on an individual basis (up to a total of 180 credits). School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 5

Partnership working for development of the RNDA Extensive consultation with a range of diverse stakeholders including NHS Health care Providers/PVI s, representation from the local STPs and HEE, FdSc students, potential candidates, service users and staff. Employers arekeen to develop a RN in the shortest time possible whilst being cogniscant of the NMC standards and requirements where student nurses must achieve a minimum of 2,300 hours of theory and 2,300 practice learning. School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 6

Practice hours example Cohort/year Theory weeks Practice week Employer weeks Annual leave weeks Course Theory total hours Course Practice total hours 750 750 RPL Year 1 21 20 3 7 787.5 750 Feb 20 Yr 2 21 22 3 7 787.5 825 Feb 20 Yr 3 2325 2325 Course totals (hours) School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 7

Programme resources The proposal of 36 months + up to 3 months EPA aligns with the School of Health Sciences available resources. Ensures clear supernumerary status whilst in practice learning. School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 8

Key pathway components Applicants must be employed with an NMC approved employer. Applicants will be recruited in partnership with approved employers and service users. Apprentices will be supernumerary whilst undertaking off-the- job training. Tripartite review between the apprentice, employer and academic assessor will be twice yearly. Return to employer for set periods of on-the-job training in each academic year. School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 9

Apprentice specific inclusions to the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme Identified Apprenticeship Lead One experience-based learning group per semester with Apprenticeship Lead includes preparation for EPA. There will be different mechanisms for apprenticeships in relation to reporting of attendance, professional behaviour monitor/fitness for practice mechanisms and monitoring of occupational health as per Commitment Statement. Additional maths support. School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 10

Working in partnership with employer: key areas Employer involvement with recruitment. Employer provision of evidence of DBS and OH clearance prior to the apprentice completing the programme. Employer will provide a work-based mentor for the on the job training periods when the apprentice will return to their work-base. Learning needs analysis and learning contract developed based on the RNDA standard using Mentor Handbook. Employer engagement with tripartite review twice yearly. Employer confirmation of satisfaction that the apprentice is consistently working at or above the RNDA occupational standard to open EPA Gateway. School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 11

End Point Assessment Support from Apprentice Lead in preparing for EPA throughout the programme. Registered Nurse Degree Completion panel confirms: Completion of 360 academic credits, Statement that occupational competence has been achieved. This is sent to the employer. Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor required for EPA. End Point Assessment Organisation application is being explored. School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton 12