Job summary
SCPHN apprentice will work under direction and supervision with Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor, whilst continuing to work with the NMC Code and within the local policies and procedures of the supporting Trust for the legal and statutory requirements relating to clinical practice.
The SCPHN apprentice will support caseload delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring that care is evidenced based and safe levels of intervention are delivered and have the opportunity to work with the other School health functions.
The SCPHN apprentice will use a child centred and public health approach to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in school.
The SCPHN apprentice will be expected to engage and utilise learning opportunities, both in community and university settings, ensuring that by the end of the course the successful candidate has developed the knowledge base, skills and competencies work of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The apprentice will demonstrate the following to take place:
To take full advantage of the opportunities offered whilst in a practice placement to underpin the theoretical knowledge gained within the educational institute and its application to clinical
To take responsibility for identifying own learning needs under the guidance of the Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
To seek out additional learning opportunities available in the community.
To demonstrate the achievement of NMC competencies necessary to practice within specialist post by completion of the
Attend university and successfully complete all assignments/exams.
Attend practice placement and successfully complete all practical competencies and practice portfolio.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM)
- 120 credits at level 6
- Maths and Englisgh GCSE or equivalent grade c or above
Desirable
- Post-registration experience and completed a minimum of one year post initial registration experience.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Nursing experience of working with families/children in school health service
- Experience of working within a skill mix team
- Working on own initiative
- Interagency working
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable children
- Experience of planning and carrying out health promotion programmes
SKILLS/ABILITY
Essential
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- IT skills - including use of email, clinical databases, word processing
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, policies, procedures, and practice
- Awareness of the confidentiality and consent principles
- Knowledge of national and local strategies relating to the school nursing service
- Awareness of a culturally and ethnically diverse urban population with high levels of deprivation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs in the service. Willing to provide service out of hours as and when required, e.g. parents evening.
- Respects the values, culture and beliefs held by others
- Willing to travel city wide with own transport for work purposes
Person Specification
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM)
- 120 credits at level 6
- Maths and Englisgh GCSE or equivalent grade c or above
Desirable
- Post-registration experience and completed a minimum of one year post initial registration experience.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Nursing experience of working with families/children in school health service
- Experience of working within a skill mix team
- Working on own initiative
- Interagency working
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable children
- Experience of planning and carrying out health promotion programmes
SKILLS/ABILITY
Essential
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- IT skills - including use of email, clinical databases, word processing
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, policies, procedures, and practice
- Awareness of the confidentiality and consent principles
- Knowledge of national and local strategies relating to the school nursing service
- Awareness of a culturally and ethnically diverse urban population with high levels of deprivation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs in the service. Willing to provide service out of hours as and when required, e.g. parents evening.
- Respects the values, culture and beliefs held by others
- Willing to travel city wide with own transport for work purposes
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).
