SCPHN Student - School Nursing

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in London Borough of Newham offers a SCPHN Sponsorship Student post (Health Visiting and School Nursing). This development post enables you to gain knowledge, skills and competencies to progress to NMC registration on a defined pathway, through university course dates and practice placement days.

You will attain a Level 7 SCPHN qualification with support from Practice Assessors, embedding knowledge into clinical practice and preparing for leadership in public health nursing.

Qualifications

• Motivation to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and families.
• Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health issues.
• Strong communication, emotional resilience, and decision-making capabilities.
• High academic ability to manage a demanding year of study and placement.
• Reflective learners with leadership potential and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health initiatives and care packages (e.g. Healthy Weight, behaviour support).
• Undertake health needs assessments and manage a caseload.
• Focus on high-impact areas of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and lead quality improvement projects.
• Engage in clinical leadership, community engagement, and practice development.

Skills

Public health nursing

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

SCPHN Level 7

Job description

SCPHN Student (Health Visiting and School Nursing) in London Borough of Newham are expected to work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for (SCPHN). We will provide the SCPHN student with a learning environment which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified SCPHN within a defined pathway. To gain the knowledge, skills and competence required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas: Clinical practice Community Engagement Clinical practice development Leadership in clinical practice The post of the SCPHN Sponsorship Student 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.

Main 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.
• To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations To work with the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice; and embed knowledge gained into clinical practice.
• To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway.
• To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management.
• To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct.
• To work within employing organisational policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.
• To work within the LBN Childrens Health, 0-19 Services policies and procedures relating to practice and employees responsibilities.

Confidentiality & Information Governance

• Adhere to the Data Protection Act (2018),GDPR, and Freedom of Information Act (2000).
• Ensure that all client information is stored and transmitted securely, with awareness of the NHS information governance protocols.

Health & Safety Act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• Report hazards, accidents, or concerns to the appropriate authority and contribute to a safe environment for staff and service users.

Equal Opportunities

• Promote and practice equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
• Challenge discrimination and uphold the values of fairness and respect in line with the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy.

Safeguarding

• Adhere to all safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding training and supervision, applying knowledge to recognise and * .

Infection Prevention and Control

• Comply with infection control standards and ensure hand hygiene practices are followed rigorously.
• Attend required training and take personal responsibility for reducing the risk of infection transmission.

Risk Management

• Understand and participate in the organisations risk management processes.
• Document and ...

Professionalism

• Maintain a high standard of personal conduct, including abstaining from alcohol during work hours and complying with theNo Smoking Policy.
• Avoid conflicts of interest and seek approval for secondary employment if applicable.

What You Will Gain

• Sponsorship for a Level 7 academic qualification (SCPHN School Nursing)
• Clinical training supported by experienced Practice Assessors and Supervisors
• Exposure to a progressive public health nursing strategy
• Access to a structured preceptorship and CPD programme post-qualification
• Opportunities for career progression in public health nursing

What You Will Do

• Deliver public health initiatives and care packages (e.g. healthy weight, behaviour support)
• Undertake health needs assessments and manage a caseload
• Focus on high-impact areas of the Healthy Child Programme
• Safeguard vulnerable children and lead quality improvement (QI) projects
• Engage in clinical leadership, community engagement, and practice development

What We Are Looking For

• Motivation to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and families
• Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health issues
• Strong communication, emotional resilience, and decision-making capabilities
• High academic ability to manage a demanding year of study and placement
• Reflective learners with leadership potential and a collaborative mindset.

£36,943 - £44,900 per annum (pro rata) inclusive of HCAS