Job summary
NELFT is delighted to invite applicants who aresuitably qualified nurses to undertake the above course. Candidates must hold:
- Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery
- Evidence of applying for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date.
- Students will have the course paid for will receive a salary up tomid-point Band 5(dependant on NHS experience)
Main duties of the job
For an informal chat please contact
- Claire Cranwell email:claire.cranwell@nelft.nhs.ukTel: 03003001999
Please note -When submitting applications please make sure you indicate at the top of your personal statement your preferences regardinghealth visiting or school nursing
Interviews for ARU University Chelmsford and will take place during September and a 10 minute presentation will be part of the interview process. The title will be given tosuccessfulapplicants
Interview panels will consist of HEI, Trust representation, and service users Candidates invited to interview are asked to provide:
Evidence of recent study.
ID
All Places will be offered dependant on funding.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Sponsorship
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Supporting Our Communities
At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.
If you like the sound of working with NELFT, dont waste a moment and apply now!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Sponsorship
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Supporting Our Communities
At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.
If you like the sound of working with NELFT, dont waste a moment and apply now!
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Supporting statement must demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the Health visitor/School nursing role - depending upon their level of first registration experience how they articulate this may vary but we are looking to see that they have engaged with some research of the role over and above having a 'passion for working with children'. Some of understanding the broader context of public health and transferrable skills should be evident
Qualifications
Essential
- evidence at least 120 Credits at Level 6 (applicants who have completed nursing and midwifery in the UK from 2000 onwards would meet this criteria). If in doubt contact the university for advice
- Applicant must have entered NMC PIN number
skills
Essential
- The application form needs to have been completed with due care and attention - accurate education and employment chronologies.
- Good written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Applicant must have identified they are interested in health visiting or school nursing in the personal statement as requested on the application
- Depending upon year of first registration there needs to be some evidence of CPD
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Supporting statement must demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the Health visitor/School nursing role - depending upon their level of first registration experience how they articulate this may vary but we are looking to see that they have engaged with some research of the role over and above having a 'passion for working with children'. Some of understanding the broader context of public health and transferrable skills should be evident
Qualifications
Essential
- evidence at least 120 Credits at Level 6 (applicants who have completed nursing and midwifery in the UK from 2000 onwards would meet this criteria). If in doubt contact the university for advice
- Applicant must have entered NMC PIN number
skills
Essential
- The application form needs to have been completed with due care and attention - accurate education and employment chronologies.
- Good written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Applicant must have identified they are interested in health visiting or school nursing in the personal statement as requested on the application
- Depending upon year of first registration there needs to be some evidence of CPD
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).
