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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust: does its trainee nursing associate apprenticeship sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyTrainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship (Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice)

Unconfirmed. North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust publishes no sponsorship policy for its trainee nursing associate apprenticeship, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Trust says nothing about visa sponsorship or residency.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
75% of Agenda for Change pay band 4 (Annex U), plus unsocial hours enhancements
2027 cycle
No 2027 dates published as of 12 October 2026; the Trust advertises nursing associate vacancies on NHS Jobs twice a year
Confidence
medium

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship: at a glance

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Trainee Nursing Associate programme is a paid apprenticeship leading to a Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice, with theory days, self-directed learning and practice placements. Trainees work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Nursing associate is a role regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and the qualification can lead on to further study to become a Registered Nurse. Source

Duration
18 to 23 months, depending on the partner university programme“The course is delivered over 18 - 23 months (depending on partner university programme)”Source
Who can apply
Level 2 Maths and English (for example GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent), plus DBS and Occupational Health clearanceSource
Locations
Peterborough, Huntingdon, StamfordSource
Starting pay
Pay band 4 Annex U (75% of pay band 4), plus unsocial hours enhancements“Annex U means that you are paid at 75% of pay band 4.”Source
Degree requirement
Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent), DBS and occupational health clearance“Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English e.g. GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Application through NHS Jobs
  2. Face-to-face interview
“the interested candidate will need to submit their application through NHS Jobs and be submitted to a strict selection process, including a face-to-face interview before being successfully appointed to the programme”Source
“Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice there are opportunities for further studies to gain full honours degree and become a Registered Nurse.”
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, from its own careers pages
The catch: Adverts only go out twice a year and close quickly, so set up an NHS Jobs alert; the 75% of band 4 trainee rate is well below the Skilled Worker salary floor.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust publishes about this programme

Checked against North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

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Common questions

Does North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust sponsor visas for its trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

Unconfirmed. North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust publishes no sponsorship policy for its trainee nursing associate apprenticeship, so we cannot state a firm answer. North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford hospitals) recruits Trainee Nursing Associates as paid employees on an 18 to 23 month programme, depending on the partner university, with theory days, self-directed learning and practice placements under a registered nurse. Trainees complete a Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice, join the NMC register as nursing associates and can go on to a full honours degree to become a Registered Nurse. Entry needs level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent), DBS and occupational health clearance, and trainees are paid at 75% of Agenda for Change band 4 under Annex U. The Trust advertises nursing associate vacancies twice a year on NHS Jobs. Its other entry apprenticeships are level 2 and 3 roles for school and college leavers, advertised in April and May for a September start. The Trust says nothing about visa sponsorship or residency.

What is the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Trainee Nursing Associate programme is a paid apprenticeship leading to a Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice, with theory days, self-directed learning and practice placements. Trainees work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Nursing associate is a role regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and the qualification can lead on to further study to become a Registered Nurse.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?

Adverts only go out twice a year and close quickly, so set up an NHS Jobs alert; the 75% of band 4 trainee rate is well below the Skilled Worker salary floor.

When do applications open for the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

No 2027 dates published as of 12 October 2026; the Trust advertises nursing associate vacancies on NHS Jobs twice a year. Checked on 2026-10-12 against North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own site.

How long is the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

18 to 23 months, depending on the partner university programme, according to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers information.

Who can apply for the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

Level 2 Maths and English (for example GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent), plus DBS and Occupational Health clearance, according to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers information.

Where is the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship based?

Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, according to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers information.

What does the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship pay?

Pay band 4 Annex U (75% of pay band 4), plus unsocial hours enhancements, according to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent), DBS and occupational health clearance, according to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust trainee nursing associate apprenticeship?

Application through NHS Jobs, Face-to-face interview, according to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's own careers information.

How should I confirm North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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