District Nurse Apprentice

Job summary

Current salary if full time substantive or apprenticeship salary if currently flexi staff or an external candidate.

Exciting Opportunity: Specialist Qualification in District Nursing - Apply Now!Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Here's your chance to gain a Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) while working in a variety of locations across beautiful Cornwall. We are offering one role per area: North and East, Central, or West Cornwall.The offer:o A 2-year course combining university study (1-2 days per week) and practice-based learning (the rest of the week).o A blended learning approach featuring face-to-face study days, online study resources, and hands-on work-based learning.o The opportunity to qualify as a Specialist Practitioner District Nurse and gain the Nurse Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification.Who can apply:o This is an exciting opportunity for those not currently employed with CFT's community nursing teams.On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the recordable Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) in District Nursing, and the Nurse Independent and Supplementary Prescriber certification.Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your nursing career!Apply today to secure your spot!

Main duties of the job

To undertake all aspects of nursing care as an apprentice student working in a variety of placements to achieve registered nurse status.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.