Job overview
The Children's 0-19 Service brings together health visitors and school nurses to deliver the Healthy Child Programme which aims to improve public health outcomes. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a progressive, innovative organisation - committed to delivering a high standard in health visiting and school nursing service to children and families who live in the City of London and the London Borough of Hackney.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to sponsor highly motivated qualified nurses interested in undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing training starting in January 2026. We are looking for nurses interested in training as health visitors. Students hoping to access this programme must be currently registered with the NMC as a Midwife or Nurse in any field of nursing including adult, child, learning disability or mental health.
Applicants will have a UK degree, or other qualification at an equivalent level, in a health-related subject. Clinically experienced health professionals without a degree who have evidence of study at degree level study (level 6) in the last 5 years will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake the required study with the affiliated university achieving outcomes in both practice and university-based learning. They will be required to work within the community setting, facilitated by the Practice assessor/supervisor.
The course is a full-time course comprising of an academic component (50% of the course) at University and Practical Placement (50% of the course) anywhere within the Community (Hackney and City of London)
The post holder is expected to work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/record able for Specialist Community Practitioner.
To gain the knowledge and skills and competence required to exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:
1. Clinical practice
2. Community Engagement
3. Clinical practice development
4. Leadership in clinical practice
Helen Bemba-Sempa: 07766362715
Melissa Johnson: 07968868626
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list
Person specification
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
5. Ability to demonstrate effective communication and inter-personal skills ( self-awareness, body language, listening, clarifiying, tact and diplomacy, ability to make self understood, sensitivity to others)
6. Ability to respond and adapt to changing healthcare needs.
7. Ability to make decisions and assess risks
8. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
9. Ability to establish rapport with team, client, carers and other agencies
10. Ability to manage self, team members and workload
11. To show empathy and perception in relation to a wide range of group
12. Able to be empathic, non judgmental and values the clien
13. IT literate (Word Document/Microsoft excel spreadsheet/Outloo
Desirable criteria
14. Demonstrate effective clinical problem solving abilities
15. Able to reflect on practice to make continual improvements
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
16. Applicants will have a second or above (2:2) classification honours degree in a relevant subject from an approved higher education institution. Clinically experienced health professionals without a degree who have evidence of master’s level CPPD (Level 7)Study undertaken within the last 5 years will also be considered.
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Varied general nursing experience
18. Community Nursing experience
19. Experience of working in an inner city environment
20. Health Promotion experience evidence based practice
21. Experience of working independently
22. Experience of working effectively with other disciplines/agencies
23. Implementation of research findings into practice
Desirable criteria
24. Experience of conflict resolution
25. Experience of supervising and assessing students
26. Experience in a leadership role
Knowledge
Essential criteria
27. Knowledge and understanding of NMC Codeof professional AF/I/T conduct and the scope of professional Practice.
28. Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
29. Demonstrate awareness of current Health Policy
30. Demonstrate interest in health promotion
31. Awareness of multidisciplinary and inter professional working
32. Awareness of multidisciplinary and inter professional working
33. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the HV /SN
34. Awareness of developments in Public Health
35. Understanding of current policies relating to public health
36. Understanding about issues relating to equality and diversity Understanding about leadership
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
37. Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
38. Understanding of the Trust Values
39. Flexible approach to work
40. Self motivated
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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