Naval Nurse (Student)

What you'll do: Joining the Royal Navy as a Student Nurse means you’ll get paid to study your BSc in Adult Nursing as Birmingham City University, completely paid for by us. You’ll complete Initial Naval Training at HMS Raleigh before starting university in either Sept or January, depending on when you get your A-level results. You’ll train alongside other military students, which means you’ll have great academic and personal support for the duration of your training. Once you’ve qualified, you’ll start at one of our Joint Hospital Group Units in Plymouth, Portsmouth or Birmingham. Personnel are embedded into the NHS trusts in these areas, where you’ll consolidate your nurse training. You’ll begin preceptorship and a 2-year foundation programme which enables you to rotate through different clinical areas. You’ll then get ready to deploy when required on one of our medical capabilities. What you'll get: - Excellent pay and promotion prospects as your career develops - Six weeks of paid holiday every year - Sports and Adventurous training opportunities - Free medical and dental care What you'll need: Eligibility - You must be aged 17 - 39 - You’ll need 120 UCAS points from your A-Levels (or Scottish equivalent), including two non-overlapping subject areas; acceptable UCAS points can be accrued from A-level grades A*-D, or AS-level grade A. This must include a science based subject which can include Health and Social Care - You’ll need at least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (9-4) (or Scottish equivalent), which must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade B/6 or above - You must be a British or Irish national, or a Commonwealth citizen, or a Dual National - A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18) - Pass the Naval Swimming Test Skills and interests - Passionate and enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn - Quick thinking and calm under pressure - A caring and compassionate nature - A team player - An adventurous spirit