As a Health visitor working in Derbyshire, you can make a real difference to children, young people, families, and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the delivery of universal and targeted interventions as part of the Healthy Child Programme, preventing social exclusion, deprivation and tackling important public health issues.
The Healthy Child Programme (HCP) Pregnancy and the first five years of life (DH, 2009) is a preventative service delivery model setting out key priorities, performance indicators and mandate contacts for the HV service.
The course is full time for one year and will commence in August 2025 and it is fully funded and salaried (Agenda for Change mid-point band 5). It is expected that external candidates will join the organisation approximately one month prior to the course commencing to allow for induction and mandatory training to be completed. You will have a 12-month fixed term contract. You must be available to commence on the stated starting date by the University you choose to attend.
Main duties of the job
Please note it is now a requirement of this post that you have current NMC registration at the time of completing your application form.
Through this application process you are applying for a place at Derby University or Sheffield Hallam University. To undertake required study with affiliated university achieving both clinical practice and university-based learning to gain the standards of proficiency for entry for NMC registration for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.
DCHS will provide the student with a learning environment 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 Health Visiting.
To gain the knowledge, skills and competence required to exercise higher levels of clinical judgement, discretion and evidenced based decision making in clinical care focusing upon four broad areas:
1. Clinical Practice
2. Community Engagement
3. Clinical Practice Development
4. Leadership in Clinical Practice
This is a development post, building upon existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Annual leave for the duration of the course follows the academic timetable set by your chosen University.
About us
Health visitors are enthusiastic about developing effective and efficient partnership working across services, which is a key element of the HCP programme and aim to improve outcomes for children and families.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click 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.
The course aligns itself to the Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses which can be found here:
Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Ability to study at Level 7
* Ability to manage self, team members and work load
* Ability to prioritise and demonstrate safe and effective decision making skills within your clinical practice
* Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
* Has a full driving licence (UK) and access to a vehicle, with business insurance or the ability to travel independently between Clients
* Ability to communicate with children, young people and families
* Sound working knowledge of information Technology
Desirable
* Recent professional development/ study
* Evidence of working with children, young people and families.
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration
* Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Educated to first degree or equivalent
Desirable
* Level 6 or equivalent Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Experience of working with 0-19 years children's public health
Experience
Essential
* Being a reflective practitioner.
* Knowledge of National and local public health priorities
* Safeguarding children knowledge Health promotion
* Knowledge of the diverse role of the health visiting service.
Desirable
* Experience of working with 0-19 years children's public health
* Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Across Derbyshire County
Derbyshire County
S42 7JE
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