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Student Health Visitor - Commencing Sept 2024
Student Health visitor- University of Brighton or the University of Surrey (Clinical placements available across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove).
Are you an NMC registered nurse (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or an NMC registered midwife interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting?
Health Visitors & School Nurses lead the Healthy Child Programme in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex.
Health Visitors work with children aged between 0 and 5 to provide key public health messages to all families; to identify and assess health or development needs, and then offer targeted support where it is most needed, with the aim that every child has the best possible start to life.Health Visitors have contact with families in homes, community venues and virtually from the antenatal period up to school entry.
Sussex Community Foundation NHS trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse- Health Visitor. This course is offered full or part-time at level 7 (Post Graduate Diploma or Full Masters degree options).
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse or midwife who is passionate about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities for children across West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Main duties of the job
As a student, you will be an adult learner and this requires you to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to the role, with a keen interest in public health, and as a qualified SCPHN you will be leading the Healthy Child Programme (HCP). You will have a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove through progressive universalism and early intervention. We are looking for a solution-focused nurse or midwife that is able to demonstrate an understanding of holistic assessment, and the wider determinants of health and capacity building.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model
- A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health
- Excellent communication and assessment skills
- Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice
- Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
- That you meet the criteria for the course:
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing MSc (PGCert PGDip) (brighton.ac.uk)
Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) MSc masters course | University of Surrey
** In your supporting information, please state which university you would like to study at (Brighton or Surrey) - if you have no preference, please let us know that too **
Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity, apply now.
About us
SCFT HCP are proud to have received UNICEFs Achieving Sustainability (Gold) Award in West Sussex that celebrates excellent and sustained practice in the support of infant feeding and parent-infant relationships. Brighton & Hove HCP are currently working towards UNICEF accreditation.
SCFT offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service.
We work closely with the universities to offer students a high level of support and clinical experiences throughout the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification.
Please note that clinical placements can be anywhere in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and we do take into consideration where you live. and caring responsibilities.
We will offer you:
- A dedicated Practice supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course
- A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs
- Support from the wider Practice Educator team
- Group supervision sessions during consolidation
- A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service
Please use your application and supporting information to
- Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role
- Advise if you have also applied for the University of Brighton student post and whether you have a preference
If you would like more information please email us at: sc-tr.hcppracticeeducators@nhs.net
Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration as a registered nurse on NMC register
- Able to meet University requirements for SCPHN course
- Evidence of previous academic study to support your application
- Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
- Evidence of working effectively in a team
- Experience of working with Clients and their Families
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP
- A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
- Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Other
Essential
- Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010
- Access to a car for work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham Hospital
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2DR
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
