Job summary
Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) Health Visiting
Like working with children and families - Get paid to train
This is a fantastic opportunity for nurses that enjoys working with children and families, and are passionate about their health and wellbeing. We're looking for Registered Nurses to join us from November 2023 as band five student specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN) with a view to starting a 12-month training programme in January 2024. We provide an excellent learning environment supported by practice supervisors and assessors who will support you to become fully qualified at University of Greenwich; all while being employed as a vital part of our friendly and professional team helping children to have the best possible start in life.
You will be paid throughout your training and on successful completion you will become a fully qualified band six SCPHN with a specialism in Health Visiting. There will be lots of opportunities to progress your career even further. We work in partnership with local services, children's centres and GPs on a challenging and rewarding caseload, and we strongly encourage creativity and new ideas.
We currently have vacancies in Dartford, Gravesend and Seven Oaks
Main duties of the job
On successful completion of the training we would welcome flexible working arrangements at a base to suit you, and can offer a generous re-location package to the right candidates.
Find out more from our colleagues on how much they love the SCPHN role and the benefits of working at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.
For informal discussion please contact Joyce Masimba Education Lead Health Visiting
TEL: 07391861578 or Email: joycemasimba@nhs.net
We are offering two virtual open days on the dates below. Please feel free to join us from your laptop, mobile phone or computer.
Thursday 15th June 2023 at 18:30hrs-19:30
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Tuesday 4th of July at 18:30 -19:30
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Face to Face Interview date: 28 July 2023 at 09:15
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 28th July 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 28th July 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional
- Current (NMC registration)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in area of practice
Desirable
- Experience of leading and manging teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued professional development.
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information. to individuals and groups
Desirable
- Experience of supporting service development and leading change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional
- Current (NMC registration)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in area of practice
Desirable
- Experience of leading and manging teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued professional development.
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information. to individuals and groups
Desirable
- Experience of supporting service development and leading change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
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).
