TRAINEE Specialist Community Nursing W/ Integrated Prescribing (CCNT)
The closing date is 03 July 2025
Job summary
The post holder will undertake the required study with the affiliated university achieving outcomes in both practice and university-based learning. They will be required to work within the community setting, facilitated by the Practice assessor/supervisor.
This is a full-time course comprising of an academic component (50% of thecourse) at University and Practical Placement (50% of the course) anywhere within the Community (Hackney and City of London).
The post-holder is expected to work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable annotation for Specialist Community Practitioner and Independent Prescriber.
To gain the knowledge and skills and competence required to exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on six broadareas:
- Clinical Assessment and Examinations in Advancing Practice
- Managing and Co-coordinating Person Centred Care in the Community
- Practice Development in Specialist Community Nursing
- Promoting Health and Prevention of Ill Health in the Community
- Team Leadership and Management in Primary and Community Settings
- V300 Nurse and Midwife Independent Prescribing
** Course will start in September 2025 **
Main duties of the job
To work under the direction of the Practice assessor/supervisor, to complete the practical component of the designated programme, incorporating the appropriate attitude and applying theoretical principles in practice.
Complete theoretical component of the designated course, undertaking and completing appropriate assessments as set by the academic centre.
To demonstrate evidence based/ best practice considering own clinical confidence and competence.
Under the guidance of the Practice assessor/supervisor, undertake duties and responsibilities in respect of the service, maintaining effective channels of communication with the wider multi-professional team.
Within a facilitated learning environment, develop critical decision-making skills that inform the development and delivery of quality care.
To contribute to the setting of caseload priorities in conjunction with other members of the Team, that reflects individual rights, equality, and diversity.
To demonstrate the skills required by identifying own learning needs in line with the curriculum and practice experience. Undertaking activities to seek out and coordinate experiences to meet these learning needs in collaboration with the Institute of Higher Education and the Practice assessor/supervisor
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year pro rata p.a. incl.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CCS-0731
Job locations
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
London
E8 2FP
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
London
E8 2FP
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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