Job summary
DISTRICT NURSING
Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) In District Nursing Opportunity PGDip (Apprenticeship) Community Health 2025.
Are you a 1stLevel nurse with 1 years' post registration and Community Nursing experience.
Do you have evidence of 120 credits at a minimum of level 5 or study at level 6/ 7 and a broad understanding of Community Nursing?
Can you demonstrate knowledge of leadership and the role of a Community Specialist Practitioner
If the answers are YES then this is an opportunity for you.
In conjunction with Salford University we are pleased to offer a seconded development opportunity to the Apprenticeship PgDip Specialist Practice Programme (District Nursing pathway).
This is an exciting opportunity, with the programme delivered through the apprenticeship route. This will enable students to achieve the knowledge, skills and clinical competencies to practice safely and effectively in the area of Specialist Practitioner Qualification/ District Nursing.
You will need to demonstrate knowledge of current issues within the NHS, Community Nursing, and their potential influence on District Nursing, together with a commitment to study at level 7
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to complete the District Nurse PGDip Apprenticeship programmethrough education and work-based learning successfully. They are to meet all the gateway requirements when advised by their employer and undertake the end assessment EPA. The apprentice will work in an allocated District Nursing team conducive to learning that will meet their core skills, knowledge, and behaviour relevant to the programme specialism meeting the needs of contemporary healthcare for individuals, communities, and populations.
The apprentice will work alongside a Practice Supervisor (Band 6 CSP) who has responsibility for a designated caseload of patients within the neighbourhood. The Practice assessor will confirm student achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes for practice learning, informed by feedback sought and received from practice supervisors and work in partnership with the nominated academic assessor to evaluate and recommend the student for progression for each part of the programme.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Entry Attainments
Essential
- Current first level registration in Adult Nursing registered with the NMC
- Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Nursing
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C/9-4) or equivalent.
- Functional skills (Maths and English at level 2)
- 12 months post registration experience
- Experience of working in a community setting in the last 2 years.
Desirable
- A first degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum of a lower second classification (2:2)
- Evidence of recent academic study in the last 3 years
- Experience of working within a District Nursing team.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and how this contributes to practice.
- Awareness of the local and national strategic direction in relation to District Nursing.
- Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change
- Has an awareness of the knowledge and skills required by a leader?
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership module.
- Recognition of District Nursing challenges in practice.
Special aptitudes and personal competencies applicable to this role
Essential
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Can recognise professional responsibility and accountability for care delivery
- Demonstrate problem solving skills to facilitate patient centred care.
Desirable
- Awareness of local health needs & population health.
Person Specification
Entry Attainments
Essential
- Current first level registration in Adult Nursing registered with the NMC
- Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Nursing
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C/9-4) or equivalent.
- Functional skills (Maths and English at level 2)
- 12 months post registration experience
- Experience of working in a community setting in the last 2 years.
Desirable
- A first degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum of a lower second classification (2:2)
- Evidence of recent academic study in the last 3 years
- Experience of working within a District Nursing team.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and how this contributes to practice.
- Awareness of the local and national strategic direction in relation to District Nursing.
- Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change
- Has an awareness of the knowledge and skills required by a leader?
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership module.
- Recognition of District Nursing challenges in practice.
Special aptitudes and personal competencies applicable to this role
Essential
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Can recognise professional responsibility and accountability for care delivery
- Demonstrate problem solving skills to facilitate patient centred care.
Desirable
- Awareness of local health needs & population health.
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).
