Job responsibilities The post of Student Community Public Health Practitioner is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registrable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Key Tasks: To gain the knowledge, skills and competence required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas: To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations To work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice To link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct To work within employing organization policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting To work within employing organization policies relating to employee responsibilities. including reporting any absences. Deliver service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards. Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems. Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations