Job summary CNWL NHS Foundation Trust (Milton Keynes) are delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing Course. This is run as a joint programme with Northampton University. The course is split between clinical practice and University attendance. Mileage for practice days and university attendance will be covered from the Milton Keynes 0-19 Team base. This is an exciting time for School Nursing in Milton Keynes as we look to the future and develop services designed to meet the needs of our diverse and growing population. We work as an integrated 0-19 service implementing new ways of working to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to Children/Young People/Parents and Carers in Milton Keynes For further information click Here Applicants must be Registered Nurses or Midwives with a current UK NMC registration and have an interest in addressing the health needs of children and families. The course is run at Post Graduate Diploma (Level 7), see person specification for application requirements. Applicants must also be holders of a valid driving licence and have access and use of a car for the duration of the training. Consideration to be paid at Band 6 during the training can be given depending on previous relevant experience, subject to an Inter Authority Transfer confirmation. Main duties of the job The course commences in September 2025 and are offered on a full-time basis. Please ensure thatyouindicate on your application if you have commenced the course previously inanotheruniversityand thereasonyou did not complete. The post of Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies as a qualified nurse/midwife to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. NOTE The application is in two parts: 1. Application form including your personal statement 2. Separate submission of additional statements - see supporting documents PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS STATING YOUR APPLICATION NUMBER TOchildrensuniversal.healthservicesnhs.net BY THE CLOSING DATE. Interviews to be held on 18th March 2025. An additional date of 24th March 2025 may be set subject to number of applications. If you are successful for interview there are elements of the selection process that requires reviewing, reporting and writing information, if you have any additional needs that may impact on this, please contact us prior to interview so that reasonable adjustments can be made. Detailed information about the academic part of the course can be found at: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing PGDip (northampton.ac.uk) About us The programme will enable SCPHN students to learn and work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry into the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). In collaboration with Northampton University, the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor, ensures suitable learning environments and create opportunities which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within the discipline of School Nursing by the end of the programme. Once qualified, there is an expectation that you will work for CNWL in a substantive post. We currently offer a 6% recruitment and retention premia for substantive School Nurses (T&C's apply, further information given at interview). The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Salary to be discussed at interview Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-MK-CM-1117 Job locations Shipley Court Marsh End Road Newport Pagnell (Milton Keynes) MK168EA Job description Job 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. The following summarises core responsibilities, but is not an exhaustive list Fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations and successful completion of the course With the support of the Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisor, 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 individual caseload management and leadership/management skills within a team, taking into consideration the abilities of skill mix To work within University regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities. To proactively seek for learning opportunities and be creative adaptable and innovative in response to complexing and challenging situations Additional information in Job Description and additional application information document Job description Job 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. The following summarises core responsibilities, but is not an exhaustive list Fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations and successful completion of the course With the support of the Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisor, 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 individual caseload management and leadership/management skills within a team, taking into consideration the abilities of skill mix To work within University regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities. To proactively seek for learning opportunities and be creative adaptable and innovative in response to complexing and challenging situations Additional information in Job Description and additional application information document Person Specification Education, qualification & training Essential Educated to degree level Current UK NMC Registered Desirable Evidence of recent study at degree level or equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrate keen interest in public health and working in the community Desirable Community experience or other experience relevant to School Nursing Post registration experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Understanding of public health with knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Knowledge of current government legislation relating to School Nursing Desirable Ability to provide evidence-based health promotion information to individuals and groups Professional knowledge of normal child development Personal qualities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work as a member of a team, and on own initiative in line with national and local standards and procedures Person Specification Education, qualification & training Essential Educated to degree level Current UK NMC Registered Desirable Evidence of recent study at degree level or equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrate keen interest in public health and working in the community Desirable Community experience or other experience relevant to School Nursing Post registration experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Understanding of public health with knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Knowledge of current government legislation relating to School Nursing Desirable Ability to provide evidence-based health promotion information to individuals and groups Professional knowledge of normal child development Personal qualities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work as a member of a team, and on own initiative in line with national and local standards and procedures 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Shipley Court Marsh End Road Newport Pagnell (Milton Keynes) MK168EA Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)