At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) we provide joined‑up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen with GHC for sponsorship of NMC registered practitioners to undertake the BSc (Hons) / Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing. This will lead to registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Program Overview
The aim of the programme is to prepare SCPHNs with the knowledge and skills to provide leadership and innovation in community health. The wider goals are to improve population health, in particular the health of children and families, and to prevent illness. SCPHNs will have the community capacity building skills to support the development of community‑based health and wellbeing services.
Program Structure
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing is a one‑year full‑time course combining taught modules at the University of the West of England (Bristol) and a clinical placement within one of six localities in Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be required to be flexible and able to travel anywhere within the county.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Live registration on either the first or second part of the NMC register.
* Demonstrate 120 credits at level 1 and level 2; for a BSc (Hons) require 120 higher education credits at level 2 or above.
* For a PG Dip require a classified honours degree at 2:2 or above, either in nursing or a health‑related subject.
* Meet home student requirements (minimum 3 years residency in the UK) to be eligible for sponsorship.
Benefits
* Free car parking at many of our sites.
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* Multi‑professional preceptorship programme for all newly qualified nurses, nursing associates, internationally educated practitioners, allied health professionals and return‑to‑practice practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay if you work unsocial hours.
* Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities.
* Recognition and long‑service awards.
* Fast‑track physiotherapy.
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.
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