Job summary
Are you a passionate registered nurse or midwife looking for opportunity to continue to develop professionally? Do you also want to improve health outcomes and provide interventions for children, young people and families within a public health approach? Health Visiting may be the ideal career for you.
We have an exciting opportunity within Bolton's 0-19/ 25 Integrated and Well-being service, Public Health Nursing servicefor the training of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses(SCPHN) within Health Visiting.
You will become proficient in the field of public healthnursing. The primary aim is toimprove health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for our Bolton families,parentsand children.
As a student SCPHN -HV you will gain invaluable evidenced based experience supporting young people. families and communities; including the mandate of early intervention and safeguarding.
You will gain important skills to meet the competencies for specialist practice by working alongside, health visitor, public health nurses and the wider team to deliver evidence based interventions to children, young people and families in Bolton.
You will be allocated a Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor/s within practice to support you with completing the competencies for specialist practice.
As a result ofsuccessful completion of the course, registration on to Part 3 of the NMC register will be undertaken and eligibility to apply for the role of a Band 6 Health Visitor.
Interviews to be held 25th & 26th May.
Main duties of the job
The training is a one-year full time course combining both study and clinical learning within university and practice placements. The course can be undertaken at either level 6 or 7 study at the University of Bolton.
We are looking for a colleague with effective communication skills to engage and empower children, young people and families. This will include collaborating with families and relevant professionals whilst being professional and reflecting the MNC Code of Conduct.
You will be also being a reliable team player that uses problem solving approaches as these are aligned to community working and public Health Nurse.
As a Bolton Foundation NHS Trust employee you will be able to receive the following benefits:
- As per the SCPHN training course an agreed period of allocated leave
- NHS Car lease scheme
- NHS Technology Scheme
- NHS Cycle to work Scheme
- Access to on-site Gymnasium
- NHS Discounts
- Vivup
To gain further knowledge about the advertised role training opportunity please refer to Job Description and Information Pack that the University of Bolton have completed in the document tab.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to University of Bolton Health Visitor Information Pack 2023 which is situated in the document tab .
Your contract will be a fixed term one year full time contract to undertake the BSc/Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer training for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to start full time in11th September 2023. This is a 52 week programme and you will gain practice experience working in an integrated 0-19/25 neighbourhood team, in addition to your academic study with the University of Bolton. You will be supported in practice by a practice supervisor and practice assessor.This vacancy is only available for applicants who already hold a current nursing or midwifery qualification with NMC registration.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS will be required .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to University of Bolton Health Visitor Information Pack 2023 which is situated in the document tab .
Your contract will be a fixed term one year full time contract to undertake the BSc/Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer training for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) to start full time in11th September 2023. This is a 52 week programme and you will gain practice experience working in an integrated 0-19/25 neighbourhood team, in addition to your academic study with the University of Bolton. You will be supported in practice by a practice supervisor and practice assessor.This vacancy is only available for applicants who already hold a current nursing or midwifery qualification with NMC registration.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS will be required .
Person Specification
Suitable
Essential
- Applicants must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with 120 academic credits at Level 5 or AP[E]L equivalent to be considered for the BSc
- At least one years post registration experience
Desirable
- recent level 6 or level 7 study
Attainments
Essential
- Current/Pending April 2020 First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of the NMC register
Desirable
- Evidence of training linked to public health role
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Aptitude to work cohesively within a team
- Understanding of the role applied for
- Basic computer literacy skills
- Sound knowledge of health policy relating to chosen pathway
- Demonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution
Desirable
- Experience of community/working/public health work
Personal Qualities
Essential
Circumstances
Essential
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Provide a satisfactory academic reference
- Provide a satisfactory professional reference
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to student role
Person Specification
Suitable
Essential
- Applicants must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with 120 academic credits at Level 5 or AP[E]L equivalent to be considered for the BSc
- At least one years post registration experience
Desirable
- recent level 6 or level 7 study
Attainments
Essential
- Current/Pending April 2020 First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of the NMC register
Desirable
- Evidence of training linked to public health role
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Aptitude to work cohesively within a team
- Understanding of the role applied for
- Basic computer literacy skills
- Sound knowledge of health policy relating to chosen pathway
- Demonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution
Desirable
- Experience of community/working/public health work
Personal Qualities
Essential
Circumstances
Essential
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Provide a satisfactory academic reference
- Provide a satisfactory professional reference
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to student 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).
