About the course

The new role of nursing associate is designed to bridge the gap between healthcare assistant and registered nurse. This flexible, practice-led course is aimed at healthcare assistants currently supporting registered nurses to provide care.

As a nursing associate, you will have the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to play an active part in improving people’s experience of healthcare.

This Foundation degree provides the study- and work-based learning you need to develop these wide-ranging skills and widen the scope of your service. It also meets the requirements of the national Nursing Associate Training programme curriculum as well as the NHS Constitution (see below).

Why choose this course?

• Attend university for the equivalent of one day a week so it fits easily alongside your current employment and other commitments
• Learn through a combination of lectures and seminars, guided study and work-based learning
• Study a curriculum developed by experienced nurses and delivered in partnership with local employers and services
• Put your skills into practice in a range of healthcare settings
• Benefit from the support of a practice mentor and a personal academic tutor

The NHS Constitution brings together details of what staff, patients and the public can expect from the National Health Service. It sets out the principles and values that guide how the NHS should act and make decisions. The NHS Constitution states that the NHS "aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism”. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their understanding and application of these values throughout the selection process. View the Constitution here