Job summary
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student (SCPHN) Starting September 2024
Have you ever considered a role as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in Health Visiting or School Nursing?
Are you motivated to learn and develop knowledge, skills and critical abilities to provide leadership and innovation in schools and local communities? Would you enjoy the rewards and challenges of leading new ways of working and innovation in preventative health in the community?
As a SCPHN you can make a real difference to children, young people, families and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the development of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 across the BNSSG footprint, promoting development, emotional health and well-being of the child or young person. You will support parents/carers and tackle important public health issues whilst focusing on the child or young person.
This is a one-year fixed term, fully funded post to undertake defined project training and is for 37.5 hours a week. Please note this will also be study at Masters level.
For more information on the Sirona placement please contact:
Matt GOULD-PULLIN, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing 07825 660016
Hollie MURPHY, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, 07768 542112
Fiona OWENS, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing, 07825 606944
Main duties of the job
As a SCPHN student you will be an NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife and will complete a 52-week programme at Masters level to gain the professional qualification of SCPHN (50% in practice and 50% theory lead by UWE). Included in the 52 weeks the student will gain practical experience and exposure to a range of experiences within the service.
The practice assessor will assess achievement of overall proficiency for entry to the SCPHN part of the register. Contact with families is in their school, home and other community venues and you will be required to attend the university for academic purposes.
Students will have access to additional learning within the organisation including, learning sets and role specific training alongside the public health nursing teams.
What our colleagues say about us:
'' I really enjoyed the SCPHN course and it helped me to think more broadly about Public Health and the role of health visiting in supporting families. No two days are the same as all visits are so personal to the family I am working with. I also enjoy working with families and helping them to navigate the support available to them in the wider community. '' Current Sirona Health Visitor
'' My role is varied each day and allows me to work with children and young people to identify what matters to them, give information and signpost to the right support. I found the course enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone interested. '' Current Sirona School Nurse
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Person Specification
Current NMC registration
Essential
- you must have current NMC registration in order to apply for this role
Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Essential
- You must have a valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Various bases available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Sirona care & health, Kingswood Civic Centre
Bristol
BS15 9TR