Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Practitioner Health Visitor in Stockport. Our Start well Health Visiting team are a dynamic, friendly and supportive team with the Health and Wellbeing of families, babies and children at its core. We aim through our Start well strategy and Family Hubs programme to deliver the best opportunity for early years development and wellbeing for all under 5s across Stockport including our children with additional needs.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit 4 qualified nurses to undertake the new Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Apprenticeship in Health Visiting on a full time basis. (See Terms and Conditions)
Apprentices will:
Work alongside the Practice supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing.
Complete SCPHN Apprentice course at level 7 . Meeting the required Apprenticeship Standards, University Academic Standards and the NMC Standards for qualification.
The apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.
50% will be on placement and you will be allocated a Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to guide and assess your development. 50% will be University time which will include study days and regular academic assessments
Main duties of the job
The Health Visiting/Start well Service in Stockport works in Community Family Hubs with caseloads across the borough utilising an integrated locality model. The named Health Visitor model works alongside the Family Hubs strategy within Stockport Family in well established skill mix teams consisting of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) Staff Nurses, Early Years Workers and Health Visiting Locality Assistants who together deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 along with colleagues from Stockport Family and the wider health care services in primary and secondary care, voluntary/3rd sector agencies. The service is working with colleagues to develop multiagency pathways to ensure delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and support closer service integration.
During the Apprenticeship you be delivering evidence based interventions as per the Healthy Child Programme 0-5. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as under direct supervision of your Practice Assessor and Supervisor.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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 you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for qualified nurses to train as a Specialist Community Practitioner Health Visitor in Stockport.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit up to 3 qualified nurses to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Apprenticeship Health Visiting Pathway on a full time basis. (See Terms and Conditions)
Stockport Health Visiting service is part of the Women Children's and Diagnostics Business Group of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, and is integrated with Stockport Council as part of Stockport Family and One Stockport Family Hubs. Stockport Family and Family Hubs work collaboratively across professional disciplines in order to improve outcomes for children and families. These apprenticeships are an opportunity to join the service at an exciting time as we continue our integration journey within Stockport Family, embedding existing practices and developing new ways of working within our One Stockport Family Hubs agenda.
The Health Visiting Service in Stockport works in geographical footprints with caseloads across the borough utilising an integrated locality model. We have recently moved to the named Health Visitor Model. Stockport has well established skill mix teams consisting of Specialist Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) Staff Nurses, Early Years Workers and Health Visiting Locality Assistants who together deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 along with colleagues in Stockport Family and the wider health care services in primary and secondary care, voluntary/3rd sector agencies. The service is working with colleagues to develop multiagency pathways to ensure delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and support closer service integration.
During the Apprenticeship you be delivering evidence based interventions as per the Healthy Child Programme 0-5. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as under direct supervision of your Practice Assessor and Supervisor.
Successful candidates will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable whilst working across integrated teams. In addition, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues affecting children and families and how Health Visiting Services work with families to promote health and wellbeing in the community.
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the person specification. (See person specification) The apprenticeship will commence in September 2023 for 13 month period.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for qualified nurses to train as a Specialist Community Practitioner Health Visitor in Stockport.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit up to 3 qualified nurses to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Apprenticeship Health Visiting Pathway on a full time basis. (See Terms and Conditions)
Stockport Health Visiting service is part of the Women Children's and Diagnostics Business Group of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, and is integrated with Stockport Council as part of Stockport Family and One Stockport Family Hubs. Stockport Family and Family Hubs work collaboratively across professional disciplines in order to improve outcomes for children and families. These apprenticeships are an opportunity to join the service at an exciting time as we continue our integration journey within Stockport Family, embedding existing practices and developing new ways of working within our One Stockport Family Hubs agenda.
The Health Visiting Service in Stockport works in geographical footprints with caseloads across the borough utilising an integrated locality model. We have recently moved to the named Health Visitor Model. Stockport has well established skill mix teams consisting of Specialist Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) Staff Nurses, Early Years Workers and Health Visiting Locality Assistants who together deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 along with colleagues in Stockport Family and the wider health care services in primary and secondary care, voluntary/3rd sector agencies. The service is working with colleagues to develop multiagency pathways to ensure delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and support closer service integration.
During the Apprenticeship you be delivering evidence based interventions as per the Healthy Child Programme 0-5. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as under direct supervision of your Practice Assessor and Supervisor.
Successful candidates will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable whilst working across integrated teams. In addition, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues affecting children and families and how Health Visiting Services work with families to promote health and wellbeing in the community.
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the person specification. (See person specification) The apprenticeship will commence in September 2023 for 13 month period.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
work related circumstances
Essential
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- GCSE MATHS and English
- NMC registered
- First Degree in relevant subject
Desirable
- experience in community nursing
- level 7 study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Healthy child Programme
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Health Promotion and Public health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the SEND agenda
Person Specification
work related circumstances
Essential
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- GCSE MATHS and English
- NMC registered
- First Degree in relevant subject
Desirable
- experience in community nursing
- level 7 study
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Healthy child Programme
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Health Promotion and Public health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the SEND agenda
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).
