Job summary
An exciting career opportunity to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse in Yorkshire
NHS England, a number of health care providers from across West Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruit registered nurses or midwives to undertake a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse-School Nurse training programme to start in September 2025.
You must have a current Nursing or Midwifery registration and hold a first degree in a relevant subject (2:2 or above) OR you can ask Leeds Beckett University to consider your experience as equivalence to a degree by completing our Professional Portfolio Development module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. This module commences late January 2025)https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/cpd-courses/health/professional-portfolio-development-within-the-context-of-health-and-community-care/
Applicants considered for the Apprenticeship route will need to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C
If you successfully obtain a place on the programme you will be seconded onto the course by one of our Sponsor Employers who offer Practice Placements or by your own employer if they also provide School Nursing Placements. Subject to confirmation, students on this course are eligible for a paid salary and will have their course fees paid by the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act (2010).
For information regarding the School Nursing course content and structure see the course details on the Leeds Beckett University website.
Your application must also include:
o Details of an academic referee and a professional referee
o Your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife PINo Evidence that you have a health related Honours degree at 2:2 or above or provide evidence that you have completed or are currently studying the Leeds Beckett Professional Portfolio Development module through which your equivalent experience can be assessed
o Your recent engagement in CPD activities, including the level and its relevance to your application to a Postgraduate course
o Evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification
o EITHER
o Confirmation of your employment with the trust you are applying to and of having your manager's support
OR
o Your sponsor/placement choice ranked in order of preference
About us
Application process 2025:
We are recruiting with NHS employers in the region, listed below. All employers are offering internal secondments and two are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them.
The options for sponsor organisations may include the following:
Internal Applications Only
o Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Internal and External Applications
o Bradford District Care NHS Trust
o Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - Wakefield placements
If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your manager's support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer.
We also accept self-funding applicants or applicants from the Private, Independent and Voluntary Organisations. Our team will work with you to help secure a suitable and quality assured practice placement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more information about this role.
The closing date for all applications is Monday 3rd March 2025
Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted.
Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025
You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Friday 4th April 2025
You will receive notification of the outcome of your interview by Friday 6th June 2025
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more information about this role.
The closing date for all applications is Monday 3rd March 2025
Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted.
Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025
You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Friday 4th April 2025
You will receive notification of the outcome of your interview by Friday 6th June 2025
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (level 1) or NMC registered Midwife
- Relevant honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 or completion of Leeds Beckett PPD module (attained prior to application)
- Evidence of recent continuous learning and development (accredited or unaccredited gained within the last 5 years)
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of Public Health and the 0-19 Agenda
- Understanding of current policies relating to Public Health
- Awareness of the demands of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course
- Understanding about issues relating to equality and diversity
- Understanding about leadership
- Understanding about issues relating to safeguarding
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of other professionals involved in children's services
- Awareness of wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children
- Experience in a leadership role
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills (self-awareness, body language, listening, clarifying, tact and diplomacy, ability to make themselves understood, sensitivity to others)
- Effective literacy and numeracy skills (report writing and analysis, patient/client record keeping)
- Effective clinical problem solving abilities (ability to analyse associated factors, prioritise needs for action, initiate an action plan and review/reflect on outcomes)
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of applying evidence based practice
- IT skills (use of keyboard, email, and a range of software programmes)
Desirable
- Involvement in the preparation of statements/reports for formal purposes (e.g. case review meetings, court hearings)
- Experience of problem solving in community settings
- Experience of multi-agency working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/evaluation/research
Attributes and Attitudes
Essential
- Motivated to become a Public Health Nurse
- Empathetic, non-judgemental, and client/patient focused
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel as course requirements demand
Desirable
- Hold a full driving licence and have permanent access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (level 1) or NMC registered Midwife
- Relevant honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 or completion of Leeds Beckett PPD module (attained prior to application)
- Evidence of recent continuous learning and development (accredited or unaccredited gained within the last 5 years)
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of Public Health and the 0-19 Agenda
- Understanding of current policies relating to Public Health
- Awareness of the demands of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course
- Understanding about issues relating to equality and diversity
- Understanding about leadership
- Understanding about issues relating to safeguarding
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of other professionals involved in children's services
- Awareness of wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children
- Experience in a leadership role
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills (self-awareness, body language, listening, clarifying, tact and diplomacy, ability to make themselves understood, sensitivity to others)
- Effective literacy and numeracy skills (report writing and analysis, patient/client record keeping)
- Effective clinical problem solving abilities (ability to analyse associated factors, prioritise needs for action, initiate an action plan and review/reflect on outcomes)
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of applying evidence based practice
- IT skills (use of keyboard, email, and a range of software programmes)
Desirable
- Involvement in the preparation of statements/reports for formal purposes (e.g. case review meetings, court hearings)
- Experience of problem solving in community settings
- Experience of multi-agency working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/evaluation/research
Attributes and Attitudes
Essential
- Motivated to become a Public Health Nurse
- Empathetic, non-judgemental, and client/patient focused
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel as course requirements demand
Desirable
- Hold a full driving licence and have permanent access to a vehicle
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).
