Job summary
Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit and sponsor motivated, qualified Registered Nurses or Midwives who wish to undertake the 12 month Specialist Community Public Health Course (School Nursing), subject to funding approval. The programme is split between clinical practice and university attendance over the period of 1 year, where upon successful completion of the training programme, you will gain the SCPHN qualification and become a School Nurse.
All applicants must have a current NMC registration and must adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times.All recruitment is subject to safer recruitment process and enhanced DBS checks.
For further information please contact: Samantha Jarvis -Clinical Practice Lead: 01429 292444
Closing date: Wednesday 30thApril 2025, midnight
Interviews: 12thMay 2025
Main duties of the job
Following successful application and interview you will join us from September 2025 with a 1 year fixed term contract. Students will be supported and will work within an integrated 0-19 locality team in Hartlepool.
This course is Post Graduate (PGDip). Applicants must have a UK Bachelor Honours Degree or overseas equivalent. A combination of academic and experiential learning will be considered on its own individual merits.
About us
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
In return we can offer a great place to work including a generous holiday allowance, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, an established flexitime scheme and a rewarding role where you will have a big impact on our local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The student will:
Take
responsibility to maximise their learning experience to fully integrate theory
to practice as a Specialist Practitioner in School Nursing
Successfully achieve the PGDip as a Specialist
Practitioner in School Nursing by the end of the university course
Job description
Job responsibilities
The student will:
Take
responsibility to maximise their learning experience to fully integrate theory
to practice as a Specialist Practitioner in School Nursing
Successfully achieve the PGDip as a Specialist
Practitioner in School Nursing by the end of the university course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Minimum of 120 credits at Level 5
- Post Registration experience
Desirable
- Degree
- Recognised mentorship/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience and working knowledge of Child protection issues procedure
- Experience of delivering health education/promotion to individuals and groups
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of change management
- Experience of practice development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Previous experience of children and families work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Minimum of 120 credits at Level 5
- Post Registration experience
Desirable
- Degree
- Recognised mentorship/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience and working knowledge of Child protection issues procedure
- Experience of delivering health education/promotion to individuals and groups
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of change management
- Experience of practice development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Previous experience of children and families work
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).
