Job summary
Student Health Visitor - BSc/PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Level 7
Are you a registered Nurse in
- Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Children's Nursing or Register Midwife.
Looking to become a Health Visitor?
Have a min 2:2 Level 6 Degree in relevant nursing studies.
Full Time Course
Apprenticeship opportunity 52 weeks
Starting week commencing 11th September 2023
Placement is within the Salford 0-19 Universal Community Childrens Services part of the Integrated Community Division within Salford Care Organisation.
The course timetable will be split between the Salford University, and the clinical placement in Salford, according to the curriculum.
Interviews will take place on the 27th and 28th of April 2023. Applicants must be available for interview on these dates and be able to start the course in September 2023.
Please provide 1 academic and 1 professional reference
Main duties of the job
- A Supervisor and Assessor will be allocated to you, who will offer support in achieving the learning outcomes for practice to becoming a qualified SCPHN Health Visitor.
- You will work as part of a 0-19 Team in the Community.
- You will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs under the supervision and support of a Assessor and Supervisor.
- You will be responsible for the delivery of the Health Child Programme for the 0-19 service.
- You will identify additional needs of children and their families implementing packages of care under supervision in order to improve health outcomes.
- You will co-ordinate the case load ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times across all stakeholders.
- Your time will be spent equally distributed between your practice placement and the university.
- You will support a culture of learning and reflective practice and contribute to the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy and Public Health agenda, whilst ensuring that you meet the learning outcomes set by the educational establishment.
- You will be based with your supervisor at various sites across the city.
- During this time skills will be developed to enable the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in a variety of community settings, including the Schools and the family home environment, whilst working as part of a skill mix team.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 with either a qualification in Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Children's Nursing oOr Register Midwife with relevant post registration experience with some experience in Community Nursing.
- Have a Minimum Level 2:2 Degree in relevant Nursing studies.
- English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent.
Desirable
- Preparation of assessor and supervisor module, if this is not held there is an expectation that this will be completed following preceptorship
Knowledge skills and experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Health Visitor
- Understanding of national and public health policies associated with Health Visiting including the healthy child programme.
- Understanding of working within a community setting.
- Understanding of the current & future role of the 0-19 service.
- Displays a good clinical knowledge which is based on legislation and research evidence
- Shows evidence of development of own skills and knowledge and application to practice, clinical leadership and change management
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal & written) showing an ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients, carers & MDT
- Access to a car and being able to drive.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Evidence of professional/ clinical knowledge acquired through CPD
Desirable
- Some experience within a 0-19 Universal Health Visiting team.
- Demonstrates involvement in assessor and supervisor role.
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 with either a qualification in Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Children's Nursing oOr Register Midwife with relevant post registration experience with some experience in Community Nursing.
- Have a Minimum Level 2:2 Degree in relevant Nursing studies.
- English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent.
Desirable
- Preparation of assessor and supervisor module, if this is not held there is an expectation that this will be completed following preceptorship
Knowledge skills and experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Health Visitor
- Understanding of national and public health policies associated with Health Visiting including the healthy child programme.
- Understanding of working within a community setting.
- Understanding of the current & future role of the 0-19 service.
- Displays a good clinical knowledge which is based on legislation and research evidence
- Shows evidence of development of own skills and knowledge and application to practice, clinical leadership and change management
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal & written) showing an ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients, carers & MDT
- Access to a car and being able to drive.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Evidence of professional/ clinical knowledge acquired through CPD
Desirable
- Some experience within a 0-19 Universal Health Visiting team.
- Demonstrates involvement in assessor and supervisor role.
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).