Student Health Visitor (SCPHN)
The closing date is 30 April 2026
Job summary
To undertake academic and practical training leading to a registered specialist qualification with the Nursing Midwifery Council. To gain knowledge, 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
Care and programme management
Clinical practice development
Clinical practice leadership
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to engage and utilise learning opportunities in community and in HEI settings. Throughout the training a named supervisor will be responsible for supervision and training whilst in practice, whilst continuing to work with the NMC Code and the local policies and procedures of the supporting Trust for legal and statutory requirements relating to clinical practice.As the course progresses successful candidates will be expected to act independently with supervision and be responsible for a structured caseload when on consolidated practice with the aim to deliver a public health service.By the end of the course the successful candidates will have developed the knowledge base, skills and competencies work of a Community Public Health Practitioner - Health Visitor.They will develop skills and competencies to enable them to have ongoing responsibility for the assessment of children and families with complex or single-care needs.They will also develop skills and competencies to ensure they can implement and evaluate a programme of care in partnership with other agencies, ensuring the delivery of prescribed high-quality care through effective leadership of the nursing team.During supervised practice they will have delegated responsibility for a selected generic caseload and, under supervision, will provide assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a designated client population.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Details
Date posted
16 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum (Annex 21)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-LCO-7875418*
Job locations
Manchester various bases
Manchester
M22 4PJ
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester various bases
Manchester
M22 4PJ
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