SCPHN - Student Health Visitor 2025-26

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

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Job summary

Job overview

You will be a registered nurse/midwife with a minimum of 12 months post qualified experience,a passion for public health (Health Visiting) and wanting to make a difference and willing to take the next step? The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visitor training maybe for you. As a Health Visitor (SCPHN) in Enfield,every day is different, with responsibilities including home visits, groups for parents you can make a real difference to children, families, and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the development of the Healthy Child Programme, preventing social exclusion and deprivation and tackling important public health issues.

For more information about the role of a Health Visitor please visit:www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/nursing/careers-in-nursing/health-visiting/SCPHN Studying at Level 7 Degree with University of Hertfordshire This application is for an NHS sponsored, fixed 12 months salaried (practice) placement with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and once successful, you will be guided to apply for a full time one year place at the University of Hertfordshire. Potential students are required to have previously studied at least level 6.

Must have: -full driving license -access to a car is essential -available to start in September 2025 - and able to travel to and from the University Hertfordshire.

Main duties of the job

To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.

Health Visiting along with the School Nursing Team belong to the Enfield 0-19 Children'sCommunity Service. The Service is commissioned by the Local Authority (Public Health)and sits within North Middlesex University NHS Trust, and is based at The Civic Centre,Silver Street, Enfield. There are good public transport links and Enfield is served by trainsto Enfield Town (Overground) 6 minutes' walk and Enfield Chase (Great NorthernServices) 15 minutes' walk.There are 4 Health Visiting Teams, and one School Nurse team (covers the whole ofEnfield), delivering "The Healthy Child Programme", and the teams consist of healthvisitors and school nurses, early years' practitioners, staff nurses, and healthvisitor/School nurse assistants. Partnership working is very important to ensure ourchildren and young people receive the best outcomes, and we work closely with GP's,midwives, schools, academies, other health professionals along with children's socialcare, early help, early years, children centres and voluntary organisations.

About us

You will be working for the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, with a locality focus in Enfield. The public health 0-19 service is based in the Enfield council buildings, which is close to the town centre, with its weekly markets and a variety of popular retail outlets, and the area is well served with public transport.

Enfield is a very diverse borough in every way, and you will have the opportunities to impact positively and make a real difference to many lives. There are four teams of Health Visitors providing a wide range of services to families in Enfield by working collaboratively, and in partnership with a wide range of professionals.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-7139414

Job locations

Civic Centre

Silver Street

Enfield

EN1 3XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.

1.2 With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.

1.3 To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).

1.4 To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management

1.5 To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct

2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

2.1 The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway (HV or SN).

2.2 To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.

2.3 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

3.1 To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).

3.2 To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.

3.3 To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

3.4 To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct

3.5 To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.

3.6 To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING

5.1 To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management

5.2 With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the professional Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.

6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

7.1 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice

7.2 To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Infection Control

Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.

It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.

To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.

To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.

To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary.

To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.

To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.

1.2 With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.

1.3 To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).

1.4 To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management

1.5 To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct

2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

2.1 The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway (HV or SN).

2.2 To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.

2.3 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

3.1 To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).

3.2 To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.

3.3 To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

3.4 To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct

3.5 To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.

3.6 To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING

5.1 To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management

5.2 With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the professional Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.

6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

7.1 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice

7.2 To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Infection Control

Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.

It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.

To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.

To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.

To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary.

To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.

To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing degree at level 6 or above (Mental health, Midwifery, Adult and or Children's nursing,)

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of at least 12 months Post registration with the NMC and working in the capacity of Nurse (Community or Hospital)
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Academic ability to study independently at postgraduate level
  • Good computer literacy skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
  • Excellent adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal.
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing degree at level 6 or above (Mental health, Midwifery, Adult and or Children's nursing,)

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of at least 12 months Post registration with the NMC and working in the capacity of Nurse (Community or Hospital)
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Academic ability to study independently at postgraduate level
  • Good computer literacy skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
  • Excellent adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Centre

Silver Street

Enfield

EN1 3XA


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Centre

Silver Street

Enfield

EN1 3XA


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Development Lead Nurse, 0-19 Services

Shirley Adebayo

shirley.adebayo1@nhs.net

07929744684

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-7139414

Job locations

Civic Centre

Silver Street

Enfield

EN1 3XA


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