Practice Educator

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Rotherham is seeking a Community Public Health Nurse to deliver excellence in nursing care across acute and community settings. The role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and enhancing care quality for children and families. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications including a SCPHN and a degree in a health-related subject, with strong interpersonal skills are essential for engaging with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working within a community children's public health nursing service.
• Knowledge of local and national policies related to public health nursing.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellence in nursing care through clinical expertise.
• Support and mentor staff and students.
• Contribute to governance, audits, and service development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Degree in a relevant health-related subject

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)

Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

This role focuses on delivering excellence in nursing careacross community and acute settings through clinical expertise, role modelling,and leadership. Acting as a resource for Public Health Nursing, the post holdersupports and mentors staff, students, and practitioners, fostering education,reflective learning, and professional development. A key responsibility is toenhance the quality of care for children, young people, and families byembedding evidence-based, patient-focused practice and promoting continuousimprovement.

Working closely with Health Visitors, School Nurses, TeamLeaders, and Governance Leads, the role ensures clinical standards, policies,and NMC requirements are met and regularly reviewed. Duties include coachingstaff, supporting action plans, contributing to governance, audits,benchmarking, and assisting in service development and modernisation. Stronginterpersonal and communication skills are essential for engaging withfamilies, addressing sensitive issues with empathy, and maintaining a positivelearning environment.

The post holder also ensures safe and effective use ofequipment, accurate record keeping, and compliance with safeguardingframeworks. Participation in supervision, appraisals, and ongoing professionaldevelopment is expected. Overall, the role plays a vital part in staffdevelopment, service transformation, and improving patient experience withinChildrens Nursing Services.

22,5 hours per week , 2 year fixed term post.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver excellence in nursing care through clinical expertise and positive role modelling.
• Act as a resource for Public Health Nursing across acute and community settings.
• Support, mentor, coach, and educate staff, students, and registered practitioners.
• Enhance learning environments, ensuring NMC standards on education, development, and assessment are met.
• Work with Health Visitors, School Nurses, Team Leaders, and Governance Leads to maintain and improve clinical standards.
• Promote evidence-based, patient-focused practice and reflective learning.
• Contribute to governance, audits, benchmarking, and clinical effectiveness initiatives.
• Assist in policy implementation, competency reviews, and service development. Provide direct support and coaching to individuals/teams requiring intensive development.
• Help create action plans and objectives for staff with capability issues.
• Communicate effectively with children, young people, and families, offering professional advice with empathy.
• Manage sensitive or challenging situations with strong interpersonal skills. Ensure accurate record keeping, safe use of equipment, and adherence to trust policies.
• Actively engage in personal supervision, appraisal PDR, and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the modernisation and transformation of Childrens Nursing Services. Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, safeguarding, and patient-centred care.

Fixed Term 24 months potential for this to become permanent after fixed term period.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

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• Member of relevant professional body (NMC)

Experience

• Knowledge and experience of working within an community childrens public health nursing service

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local, regional and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to Public health nursing and community care
• Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents
• Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies
• A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

Qualifications

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Holds a degree in a relevant health related subject
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Has a train the trainer qualification

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer annum, pro rata