NELFT is looking for 3 highly motivated qualified nurses interested in undertaking the Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (DNSPQ) in January 2025.You will be given a fixed term contract with NELFT to undertake a one-year full-time course.

The course is taken jointly with Anglia Ruskin University.

Applications will be accepted until: 22-09-2024.

Interviews will be held on: 07-10-2024 and 08-10-2024.

Candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation along with the interviews.

The admission criteria for the course meet NMC standards (NMC 2022) and the applicant must: - be a NMC registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) programme. - meet the NMC (2018) requirements to undertake V300 independent prescribing, including being registered with the NMC for a minimum of one year. - have the academic capability to study at level seven, therefore should have undertaken some study ay level 6.

Further requirements: Satisfactory references, Disclosure and Barring Service Screening,

Main duties of the job

The post of Specialist Community Practitioner 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/recognised qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

About us

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 focussing in 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).

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications will be accepted until: 22-09-2024.

Interviews will be held on: 07-10-2024 and 08-10-2024.

Candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation along with the interviews.

Applicants need to be registered on part 1 of the NMC register and normally have at least one-year relevant experience post qualifying.

Applicants to the BSc degree pathway are required to have 120 credits at level 5 which is equivalent to a diploma in nursing.

Applicants to the Post Graduate Diploma need to have a relevant honours degree at 2:1 classification or above.

Further requirements: Satisfactory references, Disclosure and Barring Service Screening

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 Practitioner on a defined pathway.

For informal enquiries please contact: Mary Johnson

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered on part 1 of the NMC register
• At least one-year relevant experience post qualifying

Desirable

• Experience of CPD at level 7

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstration of Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse in a community nursing role

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

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