Overview
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the community as a Health Visitor, working with children and families to improve their health and well-being? Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust offers a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Health Visiting Course, run as a joint programme between Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and Bucks New University. You will be paid a Band 5 salary, up to a maximum of £33,487. All university tuition fees are paid. During the course your time will be split between practical training within a Health Visiting Team and academic study. Practice placements are offered in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. The course commences in September 2026 and is currently offered on a full-time basis only. Please indicate if you have commenced the course previously at another university and the reason you did not complete. The course is run at Post Graduate Diploma level 7. Detailed information about the course can be found by accessing the university website or contacting them directly. If you are interested in a career with BHFT as a Health Visitor, we offer support throughout training, and there is a requirement to take a substantive post as a Health Visitor for a minimum period of 2 years, subject to availability of vacant HV posts within BHFT.
Responsibilities
* To complete the required further education at level 7 in order to provide and maintain a high standard of skilled Health Visiting practice for individuals, groups and communities in a variety of settings in accordance with the accredited faculty syllabus.
* The specialist practice student HV works under the direction of the CPA, who is a member of the locality Health Visiting Team. The student will work with the CPA's or Supervisor's client group under supervision.
* To work with CPA and university lecturers to reflect on academic learning and practice, contribute to assessment of progress, plan learning objectives and submit academic coursework according to university deadlines.
* To assess and re-assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate packages of care in liaison with and under the direct tutelage of the CPA / Supervisor.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care across Berkshire. As an employer, we maintain an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people feel a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Qualifications
* Meet university entrance requirements and evidence the academic ability to study at a minimum of level 6.
* Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife at time of application.
* Evidence of a period of completed preceptorship.
* Disability Confident
Disability Confidence
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Details may vary in recruitment circumstances.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes including electric vehicles
* Access to wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Note
The description above reflects the role as published. All information is subject to change by the employer and university partners.
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