Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for dynamic, innovative and energetic registered Nurses or Midwives, who want to train with us to complete their Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification to qualify as either a Health Visitor or School Nurse.
In Swindon, students are members of the team. We are proud of the support we offer which includes;
A wide variety practice learning opportunities and support
Dedicated practice assessors
A Practice Education Team to advocate for student needs
Excellent liaison with partner university (University of West of England, Bristol)
Access to high quality Continual Professional Development events (CPD)
Main duties of the job
SCPHN professionals are on the front line of public health. They are culturally competent, autonomous practitioners who are committed to improving people's health and wellbeing by contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and Every Child Matters outcomes.
SCPHN professionals are also directly accountable for maintaining the clinical governance of their work ensuring the service continues to improve in order to provide high standards of care.
About us
At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Planis supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Job responsibilities
To attend and engage with the academic content of the programme as directed by the university To engage with all elements of learning content provided by the Practice Education Team and the wider 0-19 PHNS, and access relevant learning opportunities with the support of the Practice Educator/Practice Assessor To take responsibility to plan and organise practice experiences with appropriate guidance and supervision To always uphold the professional standards of and act in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Practiceand NMC SCPHN Standards for Proficiency (2022).
To adhere to Swindon Borough Council (SBC) working policies and procedures and to uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation To maintain accountability for attendance and presence both with the higher education institute and with the organisation throughout the programme, adhering to pre-programmed leave planner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC
- (*As per the NMC Supporting information for post-registration standards:
- Part 3: 1.1.1 and 1.1.2; .. applicants must already have registered as a nurse or midwife with the NMC before they can apply; students who have not yet received their NMC pin are unable to apply for these programmes)
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of recent nursing experience
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Good knowledge of relevant Microsoft programmes
- Experience of organising and managing own workload
- Experience of assessing, planning, writing and delivering plans of care
Desirable
- Please read role profile for more details
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of current NMC registration in an appropriate field of nursing/midwifery.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as per current NMC registered role
- Accountability for own professional actions and decisions
- Demonstrate sound professional, clinical and practical knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging national and global public health care legislation, policies and guidelines in accordance with service delivery (e.g. Healthy Child Programme)
- Undertake regular reflections in clinical practice and academic study
- Able to demonstrate a passion for working with children, young people and families
- To be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft programmes
- Evidence of excellent communication skills in written, verbal and electronic methods
Desirable
- Please read role profile for more details
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
Swindon Borough Council
Address
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
