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SCPHN Student Health Visitor
The closing date is 14 June 2026
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for registered nurses and/or midwives with one or moreyears' experience post qualifying to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN -Health Visiting) training programme, commencing January 2027.
This 12-month SCPHN programme prepares practitioners for autonomous public health practice, improving outcomes for children and families and reducing health inequalities.
We actively support professional curiosity, innovation, and continuousimprovement in line with SCPHN standards and local population need.
Successful applicants are employed and salaried throughout, supported by high-quality supervision and academic input from the University of Greenwich, while working within the Health Visiting Team. On successful completion, applicants progress to a substantive Band 6 Health Visitor role. Base location will be confirmed at offer.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
* Complete family health needs assessments and make timely referrals.
* Monitor growth and development of children aged 0-5 years.
* Undertake feeding and tongue-tie assessments with onward referral as required.
* Assess emotional wellbeing of parents, carers, infants and children, supporting parent-infant relationships.
* Deliver personalised care packages including nutrition, healthy weight, toileting, behaviour and sleep support.
* Promote public health priorities including UNICEF BFI, family partnership, speech and language development, and evidence-based parenting programmes.
* Provide clear, evidence-based advice on childhood immunisations.
* Manage a caseload, prioritising need and delivering person-centred care.
* Work within the Healthy Child Programme, aligned to national and local priorities.
* Safeguard children and families through multi-agency working and robust safeguarding plans.
For further information:Contact Emma Tucker (emma.tucker1@nhs.net) or Joyce Masimba (joycemasimba@nhs.net), Education Leads (Health Visiting).
Virtual open events: 3 or 8 June, 6-8pm (email to book).Interviews: In person on 23, 24 or 29 June 2026.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* A Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing
Experience
* Minimum of 1 years' experience working as a Registered Nurse or midwife
Knowledge
* knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness framework
* Having an awareness of developments within the NHS
Skills
* Demonstrates a client-focused approach, with effective communication skills
* Able to use IT systems and databases effectively
Abilities
* Ability to recognise own limitations and understand when to escalate concerns appropriately
* Demonstrates the ability to work openly and honestly with colleagues, contribute positively to team working, and share good practice to support continuous improvement in care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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