Nursing Associate Apprenticeships

This programme aims to produce nursing associates who are able to practice safely and effectively, demonstrating appropriate values and behaviours in a wide range of health and care settings. At the end of their course, students will be regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Clinical Skills

Key details

Key programme information including duration, intakes and accreditation.

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Nursing students with patients in clinical setting

Department and facilities

We work closely with the Royal College of Nursing to explore how education meets the needs of the NHS workforce.

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A nurse and an academic.
A nurse in training (picture taken before Covid-19 pandemic)

Learning and assessment

Study days may be at the University of Sheffield or arranged locally.

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A student nurse in training.

How to apply

This programme is advertised locally in partnership organisations and application is via their recruitment processes (ie NHS jobs).

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Michelle - apprentice in nursing uniform

Meet our apprentices

First-hand testimonies from former Nursing Associate apprentices.

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Information for employer organisations

If you are an employer and you are interested in having a Trainee Nursing Associate in your clinical area please contact Lynne Firth (lynne.firth@sheffield.ac.uk) or Anna Christian (a.christian@sheffield.ac.uk) who will provide you with more information.