Overview
Fixed term one-year (12-month) full-time contract to undertake a BSc / PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse course (Health Visiting) starting in September 2026. Sponsorship will cover university fees and the equivalent of an entry level Band 5 Agenda for Change salary with a local government pension.
Course Details
The successful candidate will commence a 12-month course at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), High Wycombe which will lead to an NMC recordable qualification and eligibility to apply for a post as a Health Visitor.
Key responsibilities and support
* Supported daily in the health visiting practice location by a Practice Supervisor and a Practice Assessor will oversee your competencies.
* Assigned a Link Tutor from BNU.
* Work as a Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) within the community as a member of the Health Visiting Team and will be expected to work across the borough (Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead).
* Work with the University Academic Tutor responsible for overseeing progress and engaging in the use of web-based learning facilities and taught classes provided by the university.
* Engage with regular supervision.
* How to become a HV or SN: become-a-scphn - Welcome (southeastclinicalnetworks.nhs.uk)
For further information about this role, please see our website AfC Health Visiting Service contact Shereen Penny by email shereen.penny@achievingforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
Qualifications
* RGN / RMH / RM / RNC / RMNH / Dip HE (Child/Adult/Learning Disabilities) and have a current active NMC registration and evidence of continuing professional development. A current valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.
Skills and experience
* Experience in building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families, advocating the voices of those we are working with.
* Proven ability to effectively use an online database and is computer literate with a range of software applications (including Google).
* Experience in keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy and the NMC Code), as well as producing accurate reports, presentations, and written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
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