Public Health Student

Job summary

The Rotherham Children's Public Health Nursing Service and Sheffield Hallam University welcome applicants for the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course (Health Visiting and School Nursing route) commencing September 2025 subject to funding. This is a fixed term contract for 52 weeks.

The Rotherham Children's Public Health Nursing Service currently works collaboratively to deliver The Healthy Child Programme to Children Young people and families across Rotherham.

We are looking to appoint four enthusiastic and well-motivated applicants for the 52 week course. You will study at Sheffield Hallam University. In practice you will be supported by experienced Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors.

You will be ambitious to deliver key public health messages and proactive universal services to a range of children, young people and their families living in Rotherham covering the Healthy Child Programme and core contacts. You will also have some understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals, families and communities. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of community working and although community experience is desirable it is not essential.

x3 Health Visitor students and x1 School Nurse student vacancy, subject to funding to be paid at mid point band 5 only.

Full time role.

Interview date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025

Main duties of the job

To work with the Practice Supervisor in order to develop expert skills and knowledge around Clinical Practice, Community Engagement , Clinical Practice Development, and Leadership in order to:

• Provide a consistent, effective, accessible and appropriate 0-19 Service for children, young people and their families
• Work in partnership with agencies and families
• Signpost to partner agencies where assessed as required
• Be responsible for the delivery of public health, universal and targeted interventions across the 0-19 years age range.
• Work proactively using a partnership approach to promote health and contribute to tackling health inequalities within the level of competencies required for the post.
• Work with children, young people and families within the home environment, school or other identified community settings.

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 colleagues are key to our 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

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of research and audit processes
• Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Evidence of continuous professional development

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).