Public Health Student

Job summary

The Rotherham 0-19 community services and Sheffield Hallam University welcome applicants for the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting and School Nursing route) commencing September 2024 subject to funding from Health Education England. This is a fixed term contract for 52 weeks. The Rotherham 0-19 service currently work to deliver services to Children Young people and families through the 4-5-6 model of health visiting and school nursing. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated applicant for the 52 week course. You will study at Sheffield Hallam University. In practice you will be supported by an experienced Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor. You will be ambitious to deliver proactive universal services to a range of families living in Rotherham or attending a Rotherham school covering the Healthy child programme and working to the current service specification which includes the 6 high impact areas for school age years. You will also have some understanding of safeguarding. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of community working and although community experience is desirable it is not essential. x1 school nurse student funded by Health Education England and to be paid at mid point band 5 only.

Main duties of the job

To work with Practice Supervisor in order to develop expert skills and knowledge around Clinical Practice, Community Engagement Clinical Practice Development, and Leadership in order to: To provide a consistent, effective, accessible and appropriate 0-19 Service for children, young people and their families To work in partnership with agencies and families To signpost to partner agencies where assessed as required To be responsible for the delivery of public health and universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 years age range. The team will work proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post. You will work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community setting. This is a development post, building upon existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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