Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student Sponsorship HV

Job summary

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse(SCPHN) Student (Health Visiting )

Dorset has a proven record of successfully training Health Visitors . Dorset is a beautiful county offering experience of working in rural and urban areas. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) has close ties with the University of Surrey and has gained an excellent reputation in the training of 0-19yrs Specialist Community Public Health Nurses -all of whom have acquired jobs in the NHS following completion of their course.

DHC highly values the contribution the 0-19yrs CYP Public Health Service makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.

Main duties of the job

CYP PH service is offering an opportunity in partnership with University of Surrey. The programme comprises practical learning with Health Visitors in a 0-19 team within Dorset & academic studies. Students will be supported in clinical practice by Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisors.

Entry requirements: Hold a full NMC registration or currently enrolled on an NMC approved pre -registration nursing programme where you will have your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife NMC pin in place at point of the programme starting.

Postgraduate Study (PGDip)- Standard entry requirement is a UK Bachelor Honours Degree / overseas equivalent. Combination of academic & experiential learning will be considered on individual merits & may be acceptable. Contact Programme Lead Felicity Jones for advice, felicity.jones@surrey.ac.uk

Academic Meet academic competencies within the framework of University requirements

• Actively participate in the course
• Work with PA / PS in a reflective manner
• Adhere to University policies & procedures

Practice Using present clinical skills develop relevant competencies (within the specialist clinical sphere) to demonstrate skills as specialist practitioner

• Work within NMC (2022) guidelines & scope of professional practice

Interviews to be held on 2nd April 2025. Successful applicants at interview will then need to submit a formal application to the university. Course starts on 13th October 2025.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.