Job summary
You will undertake the Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) in Community Children's Nursing (CCN) commencing in September 2025 (date to be confirmed) and upon completion, you will be encouraged to apply for a post within our Shropshire Community Children's Nursing Team where such posts exist. You will undertake the course at Liverpool John Moore's University, September 2025 intake.
The course is full time over 52 weeks with 50% of your time being academic study and the other 50% will be practice experience within The Shropshire CCN Team and reaching out to other CCN teams in other areas. Some annual leave is set by the University and will be non-negotiable, however there may be two weeks within the summer semester where there will be some flexibility regarding annual leave, this will be in negotiation with your placement lead. Students are employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course. These roles are subject to funding from Health Education England.
Within your detailed supporting information we would like you to inform us how you would use your skills, knowledge and experience in this exciting role.
Main duties of the job
- To work under the guidance of both a Practice Assessor (PA) and Practice Supervisor (PS).
- To attend practice placement on days designated by the University / negotiated with PA and PS (including consolidated practice)
- To work as a Student Specialist Community Children's Nurse as a member of the Community Children's Nursing Team.
- After a period of training and induction, and upon completion of the competency framework the post holder will be expected to undertake duties as allocated by Community Children's Nurse.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in children's nursing (For acceptance on the course: Consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful Level 6 or Level 7 study AND a minimum of 1 year post registration experience).
- Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working within an environment supporting children and young people with both complex/acute health needs.
- Experience of working in a multi-agency team.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a Specialist CCN.
- An awareness of current health policy.
- Confident in the use of IT.
- Effective communication, both written and verbal.
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
- Excellent record keeping and documentation.
- A strong ability to reflect on practice.
- Ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities.
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post which will include travel across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin localities
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in children's nursing (For acceptance on the course: Consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful Level 6 or Level 7 study AND a minimum of 1 year post registration experience).
- Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working within an environment supporting children and young people with both complex/acute health needs.
- Experience of working in a multi-agency team.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a Specialist CCN.
- An awareness of current health policy.
- Confident in the use of IT.
- Effective communication, both written and verbal.
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
- Excellent record keeping and documentation.
- A strong ability to reflect on practice.
- Ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities.
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post which will include travel across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin localities
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).
