Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse

An exciting career opportunity to train as aSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse- School Nurse in Yorkshire
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NHS England, a number of health care providers from across West Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruitregistered nurses or midwivesto undertake a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse-School Nurse training programme to start in September 2024.
You must have a current Nursing or Midwifery registration and hold a first degree in a relevant subject (2:2 or above) OR you can ask Leeds Beckett University to consider your experience as equivalence to a degree by completing our Professional Portfolio Development module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. The last intake before the PG Dip commences will be late January 2024). *Applicants considered for the Apprenticeship route will need to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C
If you successfully obtain a place on the programme you will be seconded onto the course by one of our Sponsor Employers who offer Practice Placements or by your own employer if they also provide School Nursing Placements. Subject to confirmation, students on this course are eligible for a paid salary and will have their course fees paid by the NHS.
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act.
For information regarding the School Nursing course content and structure please see the course details on the Leeds Beckett University website.
Your applicationmustalso include:

• Details of an academic referee and a professional referee
• Your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife PIN
• Evidence that you have a health related Honours degree at 2:2 or above or provide evidence that you have completed or are currently studying the Leeds Beckett Professional Portfolio Development module through which your equivalent experience can be assessed
• Your recent engagement in CPD activities, including the level and its relevance to your application to a Postgraduate course
• Evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
• EITHER• Confirmation of your employment with the trust you are applying to and of having your manager’s support

OR

• • Your sponsor/placement choice ranked in order of preference

The closing date for all applications is Friday 1stMarch 2024
Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted.
Closing Date: 1st March 2024
Interview Date: W./C 15thApril 2024
You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Wednesday 27thMarch 2024
You will receive notification of the outcome of your interview by Friday 7thJune 2024
We regularly review our courses to ensure we are offering you the best educational experience. In line with the Nursing & Midwifery Council expectations for Post Registration Education standards, this course is currently being reviewed for September 2024 entry. Therefore, the information below is correct for students who join us in 2023/24, and there will be changes for students who wish to join us in 2024/25. These will be confirmed in the course specification made available to new applicants on this page as soon as it is available.
In addition, and following the publication of post registration Apprenticeship Standards, local NHS employers are consulting with Leeds Beckett University regarding an apprenticeship route for this course for delivery from September 2024. Until advised, applicants should apply for this Postgraduate Diploma standard delivery route and employers will discuss with applicants their mode of study prior to enrolment. Applicants will be advised about any changes as soon as possible. The new apprenticeship route is also subject to Nursing & Midwifery Council approval.
Application process 2024:
We are recruiting with trusts in the region, listed below. All trusts are offering internal secondments and three are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them.
The options for sponsor organisations may include the following:
Internal Applications Only:

• Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - Wakefield placements-TBC

Internal and External Applications:

• Bradford District Care NHS Trust
• Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
• Locala Community Partnerships

If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your manager’s support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer.
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more information about this role.