As part of Guys and St Thomas, our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values. The post holder will be: Caring we put patients first Ambitious we innovate and strive for excellence Inclusive we respect each other and work collaboratively Job Summary The post of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Sponsorship 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. 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 the Universities, we have the responsibility to provide adequate learning environment 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 at the end of the programme. Gaining the required knowledge, skills and competence will enable the registered SCPHN to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas: Clinical practice Community Engagement Clinical practice development Leadership in clinical practice Main duties and 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 on a defined pathway. These are summarised below: To 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 To work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher 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 caseload and team leadership and management 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 complexity and uncertainty.