Job Overview
As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) Student with HCRG Care Group, you will join a dedicated team in Warwickshire and participate in a 12‑month full‑time programme that combines 50 % academic study at postgraduate Level 7 and 50 % supervised practice across the region.
You will gain specialist knowledge and practical experience in promoting the health and wellbeing of infants, young children and families across a range of community settings.
Benefits include:
* Band 5 salary with Agenda for Change terms and conditions, including the NHS pension
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
* Access to My Reward Hub for discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
* Access to wages as you earn them to help cover life emergencies
* Online and face‑to‑face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal and debt advice, and career coaching
* Access to e‑learning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through the Learning Enterprise
* An open and supportive culture where you are encouraged to share ideas and help deliver our purpose of changing lives through transforming health and care
* The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards
Key Responsibilities
* Assess and identify the health needs of families and communities.
* Develop and deliver evidence‑based interventions to improve health outcomes.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team, including Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors and the wider Health Visiting team.
* Attend scheduled academic sessions at the university and maintain academic progress.
* Complete assessments, reports and safeguarding documentation in accordance with safeguarding and child‑protection policies.
* Participate in annual leave as scheduled by the university (non‑negotiable).
* Maintain professionalism, resilience, and emotional intelligence in all interactions.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) or Registered Midwife.
* A minimum of two years post‑registration experience.
* Eligibility to meet NMC requirements for undertaking an approved SCPHN programme.
* Degree‑level qualification or evidence of ability to study successfully at Level 7.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Evidence of reflective practice and commitment to continuing professional development.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Good IT skills relevant to both study and practice.
* Motivation and commitment to undertake the SCPHN programme.
* Professionalism, resilience and emotional intelligence.
* Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the demands of the programme.
* Ability to travel to community settings across Warwickshire and to the university campus (Wolverhampton or Birmingham).
* Experience in Health Visiting, School Nursing or other community‑based services.
Additional Requirements
A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable.
Location & Contract Details
Base location: 1 Allerton Road, Rugby. County‑wide placements will take place across Warwickshire.
The role is offered as a 12‑month fixed‑term contract under HCRG Care Group’s Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad and diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident, Committed employer and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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