Student SCPHN Health Visitor & School Nurse

Job overview

NELFT-January 2027 cohort studying at Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford).

NELFT is delighted to invite applicants who are suitably qualified nurses to undertake the above course. Candidates must hold:

• Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery
• Evidence of applying for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date.
• Students will have the course paid for will receive a salary - external applicants mid-point Band 5 , internal applicants will remain the same salary
• Interviews for ARU University Chelmsford and will take place during September and a 10 minute presentation will be part of the interview process. The title will be given to successful applicants
• Interview panels will consist of HEI, Trust representation, and service users Candidates invited to interview are asked to provide:
• Evidence of recent study. this course will be at Level 7 training
• ID
• It's an exciting time to be part of an organisation that is shaping the future of 0-19 services in Thurrock.
• Our vision for Health Visiting and School Nursing is one which is truly centred on what our children and families need. We are like many other NHS organisations are committed to reducing health inequalities, but we have a unique approach to making real life improvements for the families under our care.
• Here at NELFT Health Visitors and School Nurses are leading the way in transforming services for children and families. We currently have teams of dedicated and talented Specialist Community Public Health Practitioners who are out in communities pioneering a new, holistic, and inclusive approach to 0-19 Children's Universal and Early Intervention services.
• As a Super Training Hub, we strive for excellence in learning and innovation in practice and delivery of safe, quality, and compassionate care. We have strong partnerships with Education Institutes which enable us to celebrate Health Visiting and School Nursing practice.
• To ensure all our student SCPHN practitioners receive the best possible learning environment NELFT have a robust model of learning practice with dedicated Practice assessors and practice supervisors.

Key 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. These are summarised below:

To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by

attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with

University regulations

With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to link the theoretical

knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation

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,

and in line with NELFT Policies and Procedures.

To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical

setting

To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities

The student will be expected to have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to

undertake all components of the Health Visitor /School Nursing duties and

responsibilities, by the end of the course.

This will be quantified by continuous assessment of competence, learning outcomes and

sign off as fit to practice as a registered Health Visitor/School Nurse by their Community

Practice Teacher to the NMC.

The student will be exposed to a variety of learning styles including virtual learning

environment, shadowing and observing alternative practices.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Working for Us

Joining Healthy Families 0-19 service NELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.