SCPHN Student

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to Children, Young People and Families?

Have you ever thought about a career as a Health Visitor or School Nurse?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Sponsorship Places for the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting annotation or School Nursing annotation)

NHFT would like to invite registered nurses or midwives to apply for Sponsorship Places on the above full-time course. This is an exciting time for Health Visiting and School Nursing within Northamptonshire following the successful implementation of a 0-19 Service Delivery Model.

The Trust is looking for enthusiastic and innovative Nurses or Midwives to join a forward thinking 0-19 service which promotes integrated working, with Partner Agencies and actively works to improve outcomes for Children and Families.

Eligibility:

• Current 1st level Registration on the Nursing and/or Midwifery Register
• To undertake Post Graduate Diploma (MSc level study) - you must have an Undergraduate Honours Degree.
• Valid UK driving license and have access to a car. Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Main duties of the job

Clinical placements will be across the county, supported by a local Health Visitor or School Nurse. Academic study will be undertaken at the University of Northampton and there will be a balance of theory and practice learning opportunities.

Successful applicants will be employed under an NHFT fixed term contract for the duration of the course (once all necessary employment checks are in place) which will run from September 2024 until September 2025. Successful applicants will be remunerated as per Agenda for Change Band 5 pay scales during the programme of study.

NHFT expects to recruit SCPHN students to permanent posts within Northamptonshire, on the successful completion of the course. Qualified Health Visitors and School Nurses are appointed as Band 6, if successful at interview.

If you wish to be considered, you are required to apply to NHFT for sponsorshipandsecure a place on the course.

About us

There will be anInformation Eveningabout the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course for Health Visiting and School Nursing at the University of Northampton:

Thursday 7th March 2024 at 18.00-20.00hrs

We would strongly advise potential candidates attend an information evening. For further information please contact course leader Helen Kimble -helen.kimble@northampton.ac.uk

Assessment CentreDay and Interviews will be held at the University of Northampton on:

Thursday 11th April 2024

or

Thursday 9th May 2024

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Northamptonshire

Countywide Northamptonshire

NN3 8DW

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Northamptonshire

Countywide Northamptonshire

NN3 8DW

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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