This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and families, and is passionate about theirhealth and wellbeing. We are looking for registered nurses and/or Midwives who are interested in becoming a studentSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse's (SCPHN) with a view to starting a 12 month training programme in January2025.We provide an excellent learning environment facilitated by practice supervisors and assessors who will support you tobecome fully qualified through the University of Greenwich at the Avery Hill campus all while being employed as a vitalpart of our friendly and professional team helping children to have the best possible start in life.You will be paid throughout your training and on successful completion you will become a fully qualified Band 6 SCPHN inSchool Nursing with lots of opportunities for career progress.

We work in partnership with a wide variety of agencies including but not limited to local schools, children's centres/family hubs and GPs on a challenging and rewarding caseload and we strongly encourage creativity and newideas.

Main duties of the job

What will the role involve?

o Completing your SCPHN qualification School Nursingo Developing individualised support programmeso Completing universal Health and wellbeing reviews and packages of careo Supporting in the supervision/ line management and development of colleagueso Undertaking a range of clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.o Attend and contribute to team meetings.o Build relationships with colleagues to enhance the team working environment.This is a community-based role with your duties being carried out between your home, community setting, school or trustsite.

We work across the whole of East Sussex (except for Brighton & Hove) and have 2 training posts available.

Our main base is in Polegate which is where you will mainly work from during you training but we also have hubs in Hastings & Crowborough.For more information and to ask any questions ahead of your application. Please contact the School Health EducationTeam, Maz Finn or Claire Judge: kentchft.essheducation@nhs.net

Additionally, are invited to join our virtual open events to support your application:18/06/24 - 18:30-20:00

Please email kentchft.essheducation@nhs.net to book your place.Interviews will be in person on the 18th July 2024 in Hastings.

Please note if you are successful with shortlisting you will be invited to attend either the morning or the afternoon.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC PIN
• Health related degree or evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with Children and famillies

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• ability to manage and lead change

Ability to manage

Essential

• Ability to manage own time effectively.

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

BN26 6JF

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