Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

SCPHN Apprentice - Health Visiting

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

Job Summary:

To Train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting

To work alongside the Practice supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing.

Complete SCPHN Apprentice course at level 7. Meeting the required Apprenticeship Standards, University Academic Standards and the NMC Standards for qualification.

The apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.

50% will be on placement and you will be allocated a Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to guide and assess your development. 50% will be University time which will include study days and regular academic assessments.

Main duties of the job

Train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting

Work alongside the Practice supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing.

Complete SCPHN Apprentice course at level 7. Meeting required Apprenticeship, University Academic Standards and NMC Standards for qualification.

Whilst an apprentice you retain your requirement to adhere to the NMC standards for registration and practice as a registered Nurse, ensuring the safety of clients and staff and acting as a role model.

Work with children, young people and families and establish relationships to explore solutions, plan interventions, safeguard and promote Public Health based on assessment alongside colleagues within Stockport Family.

To work to NMC and Apprenticeship standards alongside Trust Values and Governance and Quality Assurance in order to promote a safe working environment and quality care and support for clients.

To implement key standards from national directives and local policies and SOPs

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

To work within Stockport Family integrated service recognising and using the principles of a restorative practice approach to guide practice.

To work to NMC and Apprenticeship standards alongside Trust Values and Governance and Quality Assurance in order to promote a safe working environment and quality care and support for clients.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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 you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

53 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7183067

Job locations

clinics across the borough

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work and develop alongside the integrated Stockport Family Team.

Submit confidential information and reports, as requested, under the supervision of the assessor or supervisor.

Deliver evidence-based practice appropriate for the service.

To implement key standards from national directives and local policies and SOPs

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

To work within Stockport Family integrated service recognising and using the principles of a restorative practice approach to guide practice.

To contribute to governance and quality assurance, reducing risk to children, families and staff

To take part in audit activities as directed by your Practice Assessor/Supervisor

Non-patient moving and handling may be required, and training is provided.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and assess child development, following pathways of care when need is identified.

To provide SEND advice, guidance and support when identified need emerges.

Be part of a locality multi-disciplinary team providing integrated early help and support with a focus on Public Health.

To undertake assessments and interventions related to mental health and emotional wellbeing, parenting concerns, family relationship breakdown, safeguarding, child health and development, infant feeding, childhood nutrition and medical needs in community settings.

Prepare and record assessments, case notes, contacts, and reports accurately and promptly in accordance with record keeping and trust policies and national protocol and guidance as relevant.

To advise the caseload holder and Vulnerable Childrens Team (VCT) of suspected abuse and safeguarding issues adhering to Stockport Multiagency and Stockport Foundation Trust Policies and procedures to ensure safety and welfare of children and families.

Participate in group and individual supervision, including safeguarding supervision in relation to casework and specific practice interventions and group programmes.

As your skills develop you will be expected to manage with supervision a workload within individual and team priorities adhering to trust policies.

Work collaboratively under supervision with partners and contribute to multiagency meetings and planning.

As your skills develop you will be expected to undertake with supervision the role of lead professional, undertake early help assessment and planning, chair team around the child/family meetings where appropriate and support universal services in the completion of high-quality assessments.

Work in a person-centred way and always consider the voice of the child, young person in the context of the family and community functioning.

Work in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, community settings and clinics.

Develop knowledge of the local community areas, including local community assets, voluntary and faith groups and support equality, diversity and SEND needs within community settings.

Undertake relevant administrative duties and maintain appropriate records in accordance with the role and statutory requirements.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work and develop alongside the integrated Stockport Family Team.

Submit confidential information and reports, as requested, under the supervision of the assessor or supervisor.

Deliver evidence-based practice appropriate for the service.

To implement key standards from national directives and local policies and SOPs

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

To work within Stockport Family integrated service recognising and using the principles of a restorative practice approach to guide practice.

To contribute to governance and quality assurance, reducing risk to children, families and staff

To take part in audit activities as directed by your Practice Assessor/Supervisor

Non-patient moving and handling may be required, and training is provided.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and assess child development, following pathways of care when need is identified.

To provide SEND advice, guidance and support when identified need emerges.

Be part of a locality multi-disciplinary team providing integrated early help and support with a focus on Public Health.

To undertake assessments and interventions related to mental health and emotional wellbeing, parenting concerns, family relationship breakdown, safeguarding, child health and development, infant feeding, childhood nutrition and medical needs in community settings.

Prepare and record assessments, case notes, contacts, and reports accurately and promptly in accordance with record keeping and trust policies and national protocol and guidance as relevant.

To advise the caseload holder and Vulnerable Childrens Team (VCT) of suspected abuse and safeguarding issues adhering to Stockport Multiagency and Stockport Foundation Trust Policies and procedures to ensure safety and welfare of children and families.

Participate in group and individual supervision, including safeguarding supervision in relation to casework and specific practice interventions and group programmes.

As your skills develop you will be expected to manage with supervision a workload within individual and team priorities adhering to trust policies.

Work collaboratively under supervision with partners and contribute to multiagency meetings and planning.

As your skills develop you will be expected to undertake with supervision the role of lead professional, undertake early help assessment and planning, chair team around the child/family meetings where appropriate and support universal services in the completion of high-quality assessments.

Work in a person-centred way and always consider the voice of the child, young person in the context of the family and community functioning.

Work in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, community settings and clinics.

Develop knowledge of the local community areas, including local community assets, voluntary and faith groups and support equality, diversity and SEND needs within community settings.

Undertake relevant administrative duties and maintain appropriate records in accordance with the role and statutory requirements.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • oCurrent First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of NMC register or be expecting to complete by August 2025
  • oUp to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • 120 academic credits at Level 5 or APEL equivalent
  • first degree in a relevant subject, 2:2 classification or above.
  • o Level 6 or 7 study

Knowledge

Essential

  • oDemonstrate knowledge of nursing and evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Trusts values
  • Demonstrate knowledge of child development, SEND, health, and well-being in the age range for pathway chosen
  • Demonstrate awareness of the potential future role for the pathway chosen

Desirable

  • oDemonstrate Political Awareness
  • oDemonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution

Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrate experience of working with adults and/or children in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • oDemonstrate experience of working in a changing and stressful situation
  • oDemonstrate experience in community nursing.
  • Demonstrate experience of Health promotion/public health working
  • Demonstrate experience of Multi-agency liaison/working.

work related circumstances

Essential

  • oDue to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act
  • oProvide academic reference for the university
  • oProvide personal reference for university
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • oCurrent First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of NMC register or be expecting to complete by August 2025
  • oUp to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • 120 academic credits at Level 5 or APEL equivalent
  • first degree in a relevant subject, 2:2 classification or above.
  • o Level 6 or 7 study

Knowledge

Essential

  • oDemonstrate knowledge of nursing and evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Trusts values
  • Demonstrate knowledge of child development, SEND, health, and well-being in the age range for pathway chosen
  • Demonstrate awareness of the potential future role for the pathway chosen

Desirable

  • oDemonstrate Political Awareness
  • oDemonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution

Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrate experience of working with adults and/or children in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • oDemonstrate experience of working in a changing and stressful situation
  • oDemonstrate experience in community nursing.
  • Demonstrate experience of Health promotion/public health working
  • Demonstrate experience of Multi-agency liaison/working.

work related circumstances

Essential

  • oDue to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act
  • oProvide academic reference for the university
  • oProvide personal reference for university

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

clinics across the borough

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

clinics across the borough

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Development and Education Lead

Nicola Jane Seedhouse

nicola.seedhouse@stockport.nhs.uk

07808202079

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

53 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7183067

Job locations

clinics across the borough

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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