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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Student Health Visitor at Stevenston Health Centre.
What you will do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit one highly /motivated registered nurse/midwife to undertake postgraduate studies in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing(SCPHN) (Health Visiting). You require to be registered on part 1 or 2 of the NMC register and possess a first degree as part of the admission criteria for the programme of learning. Practical assessment and academic learning are carried out by both University staff and the Health and Social Care Partnership staff.
You will be supported to attend a SCPHN Health Visiting course on a full time one year basis which commences September 2025
Annex 21 conditions will apply.
During this period, you will be employed as Health Visitor Students, it is important to note that as a full time student attendance at university and all holidays will be set by the University. Practice placements will be arranged in various locations across North Ayrshire Children & Families Health Service, supported by Practice Assessors and Supervisors.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Registered nurse or midwife at degree level or equivalent
Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register
Educated to Masters level in a relevant nursing area, or
Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through, for example, completion of NES modules on Assessment,
Can provide advice using significant understanding and application of legislation relating to information sharing, data storage and public protection
Knowledge of health and social care pathways related to safeguarding, early intervention and protection
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
29.6 per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Maria Hill, Team Manager 07867 138 496