Scphn Student

Do you want to make a difference to Children, Young People and Families?

Have you ever thought about a career as a Health Visitor or School Nurse?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Sponsorship Places for the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting annotation or School Nursing annotation)

The Trust is looking for enthusiastic and innovative Nurses or Midwives to join a forward thinking 0-19 service which promotes integrated working, with Partner Agencies and actively works to improve outcomes for Children and Families.

**Eligibility**:
Current 1st level Registration on the Nursing and/or Midwifery Register

To undertake Post Graduate Diploma (MSc level study) - you must have an Undergraduate Honours Degree.

Valid UK driving license and have access to a car. Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants can 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 Disability Discrimination Act.

Clinical placements will be across the county, supported by a local Health Visitor or School Nurse. Academic study will be undertaken at the University of Northampton and there will be a balance of theory and practice learning opportunities.

Successful applicants will be employed under an NHFT fixed term contract for the duration of the course (once all necessary employment checks are in place) which will run from September 2024 until September 2025. Successful applicants will be remunerated as per Agenda for Change Band 5 pay scales during the programme of study.

NHFT expects to recruit SCPHN students to permanent posts within Northamptonshire, on the successful completion of the course. Qualified Health Visitors and School Nurses are appointed as Band 6, if successful at interview.

There will be an Information Evening about the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course for Health Visiting and School Nursing at the University of Northampton:
Thursday 7 th March 2024 at 18.00-20.00hrs

Assessment Centre Day and Interviews will be held at the University of Northampton on:
Thursday 11 th April 2024

or

Thursday 9 th May 2024

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.