SCPHN Student - Health Visiting

Job description

Job responsibilities

SCPHN Student (Health Visiting and School Nursing) in London Borough of Newham are expected to work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for (SCPHN).

We will provide the SCPHN student with a learning environment which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified SCPHN within a defined pathway.

To gain the knowledge, skills and competence required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:

• Clinical practice
• Community Engagement
• Clinical practice development
• Leadership in clinical practice

The post of the SCPHN Sponsorship Student 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/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are:

To attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway.

To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations

To work with the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice; and embed knowledge gained into clinical practice.

To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway

To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management

To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct.

To work within employing organisational policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.

To work within the LBN Childrens Health, 0-19 Services policies and procedures relating to practice and employees responsibilities.

Confidentiality & Information Governance

Adhere to the Data Protection Act (2018),GDPR, and Freedom of Information Act (2000).

Ensure that all client information is stored and transmitted securely, with awareness of the NHS information governance protocols.

Health & Safety

Act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

Report hazards, accidents, or concerns to the appropriate authority and contribute to a safe environment for staff and service users.

Equal Opportunities

Promote and practice equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.

Challenge discrimination and uphold the values of fairness and respect in line with the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy.

Safeguarding

Adhere to all safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.

Participate inmandatory safeguarding trainingand supervision, applying knowledge to recognise and escalate concerns effectively.

Infection Prevention and Control

Comply with infection control standards and ensure hand hygiene practices are followed rigorously.

Attend required training and take personal responsibility for reducing the risk of infection transmission.

Risk Management

Understand and participate in the organisations risk management processes.

Document and escalate risks appropriately and contribute to developing safer practice.

Professionalism

Maintain a high standard of personal conduct, including abstaining from alcohol during work hours and complying with theNo Smoking Policy.

Avoid conflicts of interest and seek approval for secondary employment if applicable.

What You Will Gain

Sponsorship for a Level 7 academic qualification (SCPHN Health Visiting)

Clinical training supported by experienced Practice Assessors and Supervisors

Exposure to a progressive public health nursing strategy

Corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV)

Access to a structured preceptorship and CPD programme post-qualification

Opportunities for career progression in public health nursing

What You Will Do

Deliver public health initiatives and care packages (e.g. healthy weight, behaviour support)

Undertake health needs assessments and manage a caseload

Focus on high-impact areas of the Healthy Child Programme

Safeguard vulnerable children and lead quality improvement (QI) projects

Engage in clinical leadership, community engagement, and practice development

What We Are Looking For

Motivation to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and families

Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health issues

Strong communication, emotional resilience, and decision-making capabilities

High academic ability to manage a demanding year of study and placement

Reflective learners with leadership potential and a collaborative mindset.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery.
• Level 6 qualification (2:2 or higher).
• Literacy and Numeracy at the level of the National Qualifications Framework at level 1-2 for Numeracy (equivalent of GCSE) and 3-4 for Literacy (equivalent of A level)

Desirable

• Evidence of 2 years post qualification experience as a Nurse or Midwife.
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Recordable qualification Child Protection Supervision

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience as a qualified Nurse / Midwife
• Multi- agency/multidisciplinary working
• Experience of direct supervision of qualified and unqualified staff
• Experience of providing complex packages of care and interagency working
• Experience of teaching and assessing students
• Experience of child protection and looked after children work with families in a local authority social services/social care department, NSPCC or other relevant agency. Experience of direct work with children and families
• Able to recognise what good practice looks like and demonstrate how they have delivered practice at that level.
• Experience of undertaking quality assurance/service improvement frameworks and or carrying out quality assurance activities such as audits and practice observations.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Leading training
• Developing and delivery of projects
• Experience of first line management
• Experience as a clinical supervisor

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).

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Newham

Address

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

Employer's website

https://www.newham.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)