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Main area: Health visiting Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (This is a specialist public health training post for 12 months at the University of Derby) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (hours in conjunction with University of Derby) Job ref: 383-CHI-5510-25
Site: St Pauls House Town: Derby Salary: £30,639 per annum, pro rata training rate for external applicants Closing: 07/04/2025 23:59
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
Job overview
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Training
Health Visiting
Contract: Fixed term contract for one year (internal secondment opportunities). Successful candidates will be offered a place subject to funding from Health Education England.
Band 5: £30,639 pa, pro rata training rate for external candidates
Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager prior to submitting your application if applying for a secondment.
Would you like to provide high-quality care to children, young people and future generations, supported by an integrated team of exceptional health professionals all working towards one goal - "to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve"?
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has training opportunities to complete Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visiting for all qualified Nurses and Midwives on a fixed term 12 month contract. This is at level 7 in conjunction with the University of Derby.
Subject to funding from HEE and the University obtaining accreditation for the SCPHN programme.
The course is delivered at academic level 7. You need a nursing degree to apply or can evidence recent study at level 7.
Informal visits welcome.
Joint interviews with DHCFT and the University of Derby will be held during April 2025.
Main duties of the job
The course is 50/50 theory and practice and both elements must be fulfilled in order to gain NMC registration. Academic study will be undertaken at the University of Derby and practice based learning will be within the Derby City community health teams. Holidays are determined by the University and set within the course.
For this post you will work closely with a practice supervisor and be assessed during the placement by a practice assessor.
You will be expected to achieve all elements of the competencies both academically and in practice as set out by the NMC.
On completion of the course, you will be a qualified Specialist Public Health Nurse in Health Visiting working within a 0-19 children's service division.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation will receive a fixed term contract.
Person specification
Qualifications
* SASS/ mentor training
Knowledge
* Ability to demonstrate evidence based practice and use of research
* A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy development
* Evidence of understanding the role of the HV
* Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
Skills
* Evidence of commitment to the course including ongoing professional development
* Evidence of community working
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Sandra Bennett Job title: Locality Manager Email address: Sandra.bennett5@nhs.net Telephone number: 07867140437 Additional information
Informal visits welcome prior to interview.
Contact:
Helen Wright, Practice Educator, 07741299250, helen.wright31@nhs.net
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