Job summary
Would you like to provide high-quality care to children, young people and future generations, supported by an integrated team of exceptional health professionals all working towards one goal - "to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve"?
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has training opportunities to complete Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visiting for all qualified Nurses and Midwives on a fixed term 12 month contract. This is at level 7 in conjunction with the University of Derby.
Main duties of the job
The course is 50/50 theory and practice and both elements must be fulfilled in order to gain NMC registration. Academic study will be undertaken at the University of Derby and practice based learning will be within the Derby City School Nursing teams. Holidays are determined by the University and set within the course.
For this post you will work closely with a practice supervisor and be assessed during the placement.
You will be expected to achieve all elements of the competencies both academically and in practice as set out by the NMC.
On completion of the course you will be a qualified Specialist Public Health Nurse in School Nursing working within a 0-19 children's service division.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
When applying for this post it is essential that you demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification at Level 7.
Informal Visits are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
When applying for this post it is essential that you demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification at Level 7.
Informal Visits are welcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications and attainment
Essential
- Qualified nurse or midwife on NMC register
- Educated to degree level
- Able to meet university requirements
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good understanding of public health agenda
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice and research
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of multi agency working
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of commitment to the course
Person Specification
Qualifications and attainment
Essential
- Qualified nurse or midwife on NMC register
- Educated to degree level
- Able to meet university requirements
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good understanding of public health agenda
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Able to demonstrate evidence based practice and research
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families
- Experience of multi agency working
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of commitment to the course
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).
