SCPHN Apprentice - Health Visiting

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. This apprenticeship offers a unique blend of academic and practical experience, enabling you to work directly with children, young people, and families in promoting public health. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, ensuring adherence to national standards and contributing to service improvement. This role not only provides a pathway to a fulfilling career in public health nursing but also offers generous benefits, including annual leave and NHS pension schemes. Join a supportive team that values diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance services

Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Completion of the SCPHN Apprentice course at Level 7.
• Adherence to NMC standards for registration and practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with families to promote public health and implement interventions.
• Reflect on practice to contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Assessment Skills

Intervention Planning

Collaboration

Education

Level 7 SCPHN Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

To train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visiting.

Work alongside the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing.

Complete the SCPHN Apprentice course at Level 7, meeting the required Apprenticeship Standards, University Academic Standards, and NMC Standards for qualification.

The apprenticeship program combines academic and work-based learning through collaboration between employers and education providers.

50% of the time will be on placement with a designated Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor. The remaining 50% will be university-based, including study days and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with children, young people, and families to explore solutions, plan interventions, and promote public health based on assessments alongside colleagues within Stockport Family.
• Adhere to NMC standards for registration and practice, ensuring safety and acting as a role model.
• Implement standards from national directives, local policies, and SOPs.
• Reflect on practice to contribute to service improvement and support colleagues.
• Work within the Stockport Family integrated service, applying principles of restorative practice.
• Ensure a safe working environment and quality care in line with Trust values, governance, and quality assurance.

Additional Information

We aim to reflect the diversity of our community and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups. Support with applications is available upon request.

We support flexible working arrangements and will consider requests to accommodate individual needs.

Benefits

• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance services
• Stockport Credit Union

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Nicola Jane Seedhouse
Job Title: Practice Development and Education Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Address: Central House, Upper Ground Floor, Grand Central, Stockport, SK1 3TA

Website: www.stockport.nhs.uk

Normal working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm