Student SCPHN School Nursing (NHS AfC: Band 5) - SCPHN School Nurse student - Derbyshire Health[...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

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Main area SCPHN School Nurse student Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 1 year (Fixed term 12 month training post.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 383-CHI-5512-25-A

Site St Paul's House Town Derby Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pa, pro rata (paid at mid point of Band 5 for duration of course) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Would you like to provide high-quality care to children, young people and future generations, supported by an integrated team of exceptional health professionals all working towards one goal - "to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve"?
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has training opportunities to complete Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visiting for all qualified Nurses and Midwives on a fixed term 12 month contract. This is at level 7 in conjunction with the University of Derby.

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Training

School Nursing

Contract: Fixed term contract for one year (internal secondment opportunities). Successful candidates will be offered a place subject to funding from Health Education England.

Band 5: £30,639 pa, pro rata training rate for external candidates

Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager prior to submitting your application if applying for a secondment.

Main duties of the job

The course is 50/50 theory and practice and both elements must be fulfilled in order to gain NMC registration. Academic study will be undertaken at the University of Derby and practice based learning will be within the Derby City School Nursing teams. Holidays are determined by the University and set within the course.

For this post you will work closely with a practice supervisor and be assessed during the placement by a practice assessor.
You will be expected to achieve all elements of the competencies both academically and in practice as set out by the NMC.
On completion of the course you will be a qualified Specialist Public Health Nurse in School Nursing working within a 0-19 children's service division.

Working for our organisation

How would you like to provide high-quality care for our children, young people and future generations, supported by an integrated team of exceptional health professionals all working towards one goal - "to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve"?

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.

When applying for this post it is essential that you demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification at Level 7.

Informal Visits are welcome.

Person specification

Qualifications and attainment

• Qualified nurse or midwife on NMC register
• Educated to degree level
• Able to meet university requirements
• Experience of working in the community

Knowledge and experience

• Good understanding of public health agenda
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Able to demonstrate evidence based practice and research
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of multi agency working

Skills

• Evidence of commitment to the course

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

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.

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