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 9th September 2024
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.
Applicants must be able to start the course in September 2024.
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
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
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
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
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
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
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
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).