This post is only open to current employees of CPFT or CCS and will be Peterborough based.

*This post attracts an incentive to train bonus of �1,500 (see attached T's& C's)

We are actively seeking dynamic individuals who are eager to cultivate their skills to become a health visitor. Take the first step towards your dream career by enrolling in the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN - health visitor) course starting in January 2025. This transformative program, offered in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University, promises not only comprehensive training but also a gateway to a fulfilling and impactful profession.

Seize this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Join us on the frontlines of positive change, where your dedication and passion will be the driving force behind healthier and happier communities. The journey to becoming a health visitor awaits you - are you ready to embrace the excitement and challenges that come with it?

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To Undertake the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse training (SCPHN - health visiting) to develop the knowledge and skills required to function safely and effectively as a SCPHN (Health Visitor) and lead practice within the public health agenda through support, education and guidance of the Higher Education Institute and Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Professional Lead.

The course is full time over 52 weeks with 50% of your time being academic study and the other 50% will be practice experience within a Healthy Child Programme 0-19 locality team. Annual Leave is set by the Universities and this is not negotiable. Students are employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course at midpoint B5 (Agenda for Change) Grade step 3.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To attend all educational sessions as directed by the University, submitting assignments promptly as required, to achieve all objectives to the standard required. To develop new skills and knowledge showing integration of theory and practice.

To maintain a close liaison with the Practice Assessor throughout the course and to agree a clinical learning programme which will facilitate and support theoretical learning and reflect the value of practice centred education. Personal responsibility to identify and highlight any areas of concerns regarding progress and development (clinically, academically, and personally) before these become problematic.

To increasingly understand the wider determinant of health and seek to address health inequalities across diverse communities and populations.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual/family focused programs of care (universal, targeted and specialist pathways), under the direction of the practice supervisor and assessor and work in partnership with other agencies e.g. support services for families, social care, early years provision/schools etc. Maintain professional record keeping standards ensuring records are accurate and contemporaneous in line with Trust policy and NMC standards.

To develop an awareness and involvement in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme with support and guidance from the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor whilst utilising the skills and knowledge of the wider health visiting / school nursing team. Developing into an autonomous practitioner throughout the course, taking responsibility for the care given to children / young people / families within own limits of competency and confidence.

To be aware of and demonstrate increasing skills and knowledge in assessment and decision making in relation to safeguarding concerns associated to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with local safeguarding policy and interagency safeguarding procedures and access appropriate training and supervision.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or midwife current NMC registration on part 1 or 2 of the register

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with Children & Young People and their families to provide holistic, evidence based care
• Awareness of current legislation, national and local policy related to the healthy child programme.
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies

Desirable

• Ability to work independently
• Robust decision making skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal, written & IT
• Can demonstrate flexibility of approach and shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload both clinical and academic

Safeguarding & Promoting Welfare

Essential

• Awareness of the importance to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
• Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances
• Aware of legislation and current events and has an understanding of the safeguarding agenda.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across the service locality and to university.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

2 Phorpres Close

Cygnet Park, Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

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