Registered Nursing Associate / Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice (Step-Up Route)

Horizon Healthcare · Derby

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Horizon Healthcare is a large, progressive NHS general practice in Derby, serving around 29,000 registered patients. The practice has experienced sustained growth, increasing from 20,437 patients in March 2021 to 28,734 in March 2026, representing growth of more than 40% over five years.

Monday to Friday, hours varying (but fixed) between 08.00 start an 18.00 finish. External placements may vary. Occasional weekends. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Strong clinical skills, Compassionate approach to care, Commitment to CPD, Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Subject to Occupational Health assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English language (grade 4/C or above)
  • Mathematics (grade 4/C or above)

Degree in:

Foundation Degree Nursing Associate (FdSc) (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Strong clinical skills
  • Compassionate approach to care
  • Commitment to CPD

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Subject to Occupational Health assessment
English language (grade 4/C or above), Mathematics (grade 4/C or above), Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Strong clinical skills, Compassionate approach to care, Commitment to CPD, Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Subject to Occupational Health assessment

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Horizon Healthcare is committed to developing its nursing workforce. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship and NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, opportunities for progression within Horizon Healthcare will be considered subject to service requirements and available vacancies.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 27 Oct 2026
Apply by 04 Nov 2026

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