Job summary
Apprentice SCPHN Health Visitor - fixed term 13 months
If you are a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a minimum of 120 academic credits at Level 6, you are invited to apply for the SCPHN-HV course commencing September 2024. We are offering the opportunity for suitable candidates to undertake Health Visitor training at our partner higher educational institute Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) via a fixed term contract sponsorship.
We offer a high quality learning environment.
Your learning, development and assessment will be overseen by a named Practice Education & Development lead (P.E.D.L) and a day to day supervisor.
If you wish to develop professionally in Health Visiting you will thrive in our creative, supportive teams. You will experience a corporate team structure, covering a defined geographical area working in close partnership with families, community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post will close early. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Interviews 27th/28th June 2024
Main duties of the job
To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).
To provide the SCPHN Apprentice with a learning environment this will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified SCPHN within a defined pathway.
To gain the knowledge and skills and competence required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:
- Clinical practice
- Community Engagement
- Clinical practice development
- Leadership in clinical practice
The post of SCPHN Apprentice is a development post, building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post of SCPHN Apprentice is a development post, building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post of SCPHN Apprentice is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway. These are summarised below:
- To fulfil the requirements of the SCPHN programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations and successful completion of the course
- To work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher Supervisor / Assessor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice
- With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation
- To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway
- To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management
- To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct
- To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting
- To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post of SCPHN Apprentice is a development post, building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post of SCPHN Apprentice is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway. These are summarised below:
- To fulfil the requirements of the SCPHN programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations and successful completion of the course
- To work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher Supervisor / Assessor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice
- With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation
- To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway
- To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management
- To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct
- To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting
- To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English ,Level C or above or Functional skills ,level 2
- First Level Registration with NMC - Degree (120 credits at Level 6)
- Ability to work at Level 7
Desirable
- Research module and/or research awareness
Experience
Essential
- Up to date professional portfolio, demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice.
- Multi-disciplinary team partnership working
- Ability to plan and organise own work, including being flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Sound knowledge of the public health agenda and the Healthy Child Programme, relating to School Nursing
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation, showing an ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Community experience-ideally within Health Visitor Teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English ,Level C or above or Functional skills ,level 2
- First Level Registration with NMC - Degree (120 credits at Level 6)
- Ability to work at Level 7
Desirable
- Research module and/or research awareness
Experience
Essential
- Up to date professional portfolio, demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice.
- Multi-disciplinary team partnership working
- Ability to plan and organise own work, including being flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Sound knowledge of the public health agenda and the Healthy Child Programme, relating to School Nursing
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation, showing an ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Community experience-ideally within Health Visitor Teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
