Job summary
The role of Student Community Public Health Practitioner is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registrable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.You will be employed by the London Borough of Sutton but will work as part of the Sutton Health and Care Alliance (SHC).
Main duties of the job
- The assessment and reassessment of care needs, whilst developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Practice Teacher/Mentor
- To regularly take part under supervision, in managing a corporate caseload, in order to develop the required managerial skills, including the allocation of work, supervision and support of junior staff.
- Delivering service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Participate in and develop health promotion activities in line with Borough priorities.
- Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients.
- Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems.
- Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.
About us
The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.
Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the Ambitious for Sutton corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the worlds leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing 1.2 billion Pounds to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities will include (not limited to):
- The assessment and reassessment of care needs, whilst developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Practice Teacher/Mentor
- To regularly take part under supervision, in managing a corporate caseload, in order to develop the required managerial skills, including the allocation of work, supervision and support of junior staff.
- Delivering service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Participate in and develop health promotion activities in line with Borough priorities.
- Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients.
- Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems.
- Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.
- To respond effectively to the local population health needs through working within the team.
- To work within national and local policies for Safeguarding to identify vulnerable children and children in need of protection under the supervision of the Specialist Practice Teacher, and to contribute to interagency planning for children requiring statutory social services involvement.
Our Ideal Candidate
We would expect the successful students to fulfil the following:
Education/Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date
- DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level.
Please note:
Some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidate the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning)
For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Willingness to support management of change, development and working practice Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance
- Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas
- Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team and other agencies.
- Must be a car owner/driver
Please state if applying for School Nurse or Health Visitor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities will include (not limited to):
- The assessment and reassessment of care needs, whilst developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Practice Teacher/Mentor
- To regularly take part under supervision, in managing a corporate caseload, in order to develop the required managerial skills, including the allocation of work, supervision and support of junior staff.
- Delivering service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Participate in and develop health promotion activities in line with Borough priorities.
- Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients.
- Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems.
- Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.
- To respond effectively to the local population health needs through working within the team.
- To work within national and local policies for Safeguarding to identify vulnerable children and children in need of protection under the supervision of the Specialist Practice Teacher, and to contribute to interagency planning for children requiring statutory social services involvement.
Our Ideal Candidate
We would expect the successful students to fulfil the following:
Education/Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date
- DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level.
Please note:
Some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidate the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning)
For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Willingness to support management of change, development and working practice Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance
- Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas
- Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team and other agencies.
- Must be a car owner/driver
Please state if applying for School Nurse or Health Visitor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse
- - Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date
- - DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the - Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. Please note:
- Some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidate the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning)
- For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Willingness to support management of change, development and working practice Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance
- Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas
- Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team and other agencies.
- Must be a car owner/driver
- Please state if applying for School Nurse or Health Visitor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered Nurse
- - Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date
- - DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the - Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. Please note:
- Some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidate the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning)
- For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
- Willingness to support management of change, development and working practice Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance
- Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas
- Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team and other agencies.
- Must be a car owner/driver
- Please state if applying for School Nurse or Health Visitor.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
