About this role
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to Children, Young People and Families?
Have you thought about a career as a Health Visitor or School Nurse?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The trust is looking for forward thinking, creative, dynamic and enthusiastic nurses or midwives that are passionate about Health Visiting or School Nursing.
We have several fully funded places at Birmingham City University (BCU) for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or School Nursing), which will be at Master's level. There will be a balance of theory and practice learning opportunities.
Successful applicants will be employed as a mid pointband 5; under an MPFT fixed term contract for the duration of the course which will run from September 2026 until September 2027.
MPFT will endeavour to recruit SCPHN students into permanent posts within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent on the successful completion of the course. Qualified Health Visitors and School Nurses are appointed as Band 6.
There will be two virtual information events about our service and the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course for Health Visiting and School Nursing onMay 15th 09.00 to 10.00 or May 18th 15.00-16.00 please send an email [email protected] or [email protected] for link to event
The interview will be conducted in two parts: one part being a formal interview and the other being a panel discussion. These will both take place on the same day.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service, you will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in accordance with national and local strategy/guidance. This includes the provision of conducting universal mandated contacts and packages of care in line with evidence-based practice.
You will collaborate with partner agencies to identify and safeguard vulnerable children, contributing to the formulation of care plans in alignment with local policies and professional standards. As a SCPHN in Health Visiting or School Nursing, you will contribute to the completion of agreed outcomes for your delegated Child Protection cases in agreement with the multi-agency care plan and have regular communication with other agencies.
Throughout the course and placements, you will develop and grow confidence in your leadership abilities and skills, becoming a competent public health practitioner. You will have a willingness to engage with digital technologies, developing your skills and competencies in this area.
On completion of the course, MPFT offer the opportunity for qualified Health Visitors and Schools Nurses to complete a Transfer of Fields course providing the competencies and knowledge to further extend your skills and knowledge, enabling Specialist Practitioners to support children throughout their journey from childhood into young adulthood.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
The 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service operates an open access service to children and families within their home, community, and primary care settings to promote a healthy lifestyle within the local population, giving particular attention to the identified health needs of the locality. Health Visitors and School Nurses address inequalities in health, through participation, collaboration, empowerment and primary care, you will deliver the agreed range of planned universal services, assess health needs, identify vulnerability and deliver targeted interventions to meet the needs of children and their families/ carers.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with the NMC-RGN, RN, RM, RSCN, RN child branch Post Graduate Degree Experience Desirable Significant experience in supporting children, young people families and cares in promoting health and wellbeing Personal Attributes Essential A committed interest in working with children Effective communicator with staff, children, and families of all ages and abilities Commitment to the Partnership Trust values and behaviours Ability to adapt and positively embrace change, flexing to individual and service needs Skills Knowledge and Abilities Essential IT Skills: - Outlook, willingness to engage with digital solutions and develop skills and competencies regarding IT relevant to the role. Have ability to travel within a geographical area to meet requirements of the post Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Safeguarding Desirable Understanding of Child protection, policies, procedures, and legislation This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration
Desirable
Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice
Experience Essential
Relevant experience to the role including the ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with a variety of issues including complex child protection issues Working in multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
significant experience in supporting children, young people, families and carers in promoting health and well being Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
Skills, knowledge and abilities Essential
Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Evidence of use of digital and IT systems have the ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context. Child protection, policies, procedures and legislation. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post, child development, behaviour management, family health impacts on the child or young person, health assessments.
personal attributes Essential
A committed interest in working with school aged children with a public health programme Effective communicator with staff, children and families of all ages and abilities. Commitment to the Partnership Trust values and behaviours
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent
ST16 3SR
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)