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SCPHN Health Visiting and School Nurse Student
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area SCPHN Health visiting and School Nurse Student Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 391-NMUH-7991612
Site Enfield Civic Centre Town Enfield Salary £36,943 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 31/05/2026 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
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The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway (HV or SN). These are summarised below:
* To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.
* To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.
* With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.
* To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).
* To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management.
* To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct.
* To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.
* To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
North Middlesex University Hospital and community services (North Mid) is one of the Royal Free London Foundation Trusts
The health unit provides both hospital and community care, helping to keep people in the best possible health at every stage in their lives.
Their maternity, children, and adult services span a range of medical and surgical specialities and their adult and children’s emergency departments are among the busiest in London.
North Mid is also proud to offer one of the largest services in the UK dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of red cell haemoglobin conditions, including sickle cell disease and thalassaemia syndromes.
Specialist HIV, cardiology, radiotherapy and diabetes services can also be found at the hospital, alongside cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Description
Position: Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting and School Nursing) – please state clearly what you are applying for either: SCPHN Health Visiting or SCPHN School Nursing
Salary/Band: AFC Band 5 (inclusive of Outer London HCAS) Spine Point – 0
Location: Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Hours: 37.5
Responsible to: Team Lead/Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor/Practice Development lead
Accountable to: Chief Nurse
Key Working Relationships
Operational Support Team, School Nursing Team, Public Health, Safeguarding Team
Midwifery – Community and Hospital, Neonatal Unit, GP’s, Children’s Allied Health Professionals
Mental Health Services, Community Children’s Psychology Services, Children Centre’s, Children’s Social Care, Early Help Service, Early Years, Voluntary Agencies
Job Summary
To gain the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitor or School Nurses.
The Trust will provide the SCPHN Student with a learning environment which will enable them to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within a defined pathway (Health Visitor or School Nurse)
To gain the knowledge and skills and competence required to exercise higher levels of judgment, assessment, discretion and decision making for this role, the Practice Placement will focus on four broad areas:
* Clinical practice
* Community Engagement
* Leadership in clinical practice
The post of Student, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitor or School Nurse is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Introduction to North Mid in the community
Health Visiting along with the School Nursing Team belong to the Enfield 0-19 Children’s Community Service. The Service is commissioned by the Local Authority (Public Health) and sits within North Middlesex University NHS Trust, and is based at The Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield. There are good public transport links and Enfield is served by trains to Enfield Town (Overground) 6 minutes’ walk and Enfield Chase (Great Northern Services) 15 minutes’ walk.
There are 4 Health Visiting Teams, and one School Nurse team (covers the whole of Enfield), delivering “The Healthy Child Programme”, and the teams consist of health visitors and school nurses, early years’ practitioners, staff nurses, and health visitor/School nurse assistants. Partnership working is very important to ensure our children and young people receive the best outcomes, and we work closely with GP’s, midwives, schools, academies, other health professionals along with children’s social care, early help, early years, children centres and voluntary organisations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway (HV or SN). These are summarised below:
* To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.
* To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.
* With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.
* To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).
* To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management.
* To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct.
* To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.
* To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery BSc (Hons) Nursing degree at level 6 or above (Mental health, Midwifery, Adult and or Children’s nursing,)
* Evidence of continual professional development at level 6
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the Public Health role of contemporary health visiting or School Nursing and working in community settings
* Knowledge of local and national policies which influence the provision of health visiting or School Nursing
* Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
* Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
Experience
* Completion of at least 12 months working in the capacity of Nurse (Community or Hospital)
* Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
* Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
* Experience of managing staff within a teamEvidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
Skills and Abillities
* Academic ability to study independently at postgraduate level
* The ability to be a Reflective Practitioner
* Excellent adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment.
* Demonstrate knowledge of research - based practice
* Evidence of supporting equality and valuing diversity in own practice
* The ability to carry out the functions of the role safely of self and service users.
* Ability to support children and families and young people to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well-being
Emotion and self-awareness
* Able to adhere to the NMUHT Trust Values: Caring, Open and Fair
Other Requirements
* The ability to travel to a variety of sites within the Trust is essential.
* Car driver is essential: Full UK driving licence, and a vehicle for business use is required for this post (insurance purposes)
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Shirley Adebayo Job title PDN 0-19 community Services Email address Shirley.adebayo1@nhs.net Telephone number 07929744684
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