About this role
Job summary
To undertake a 52-week programme of education consisting of 50% taught theory and 50% practice that will lead to a PGDip/BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree - Health Visitor at the University of Greater Manchester.
On completion of this programme the student will have the specific knowledge, skills and proficiencies required to enable them to fulfil the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within a defined area of practice - Health Visiting.
Main duties of the job
Exciting Fully Funded Opportunity - Become a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)We are offering a fixed-term, one-year full-time contract for a BSc/PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)course at the University of Greater Manchester. Details:o Start Date: January 2027o Completion Date: January 2028o Salary: Band 5This course is a balanced mix of 50% academic study and 50% practical experience, with placements across Bury.
Funding: This is a fully-funded training opportunity, subject to funding availability from Health Education England. Successful participants will qualify asregistered Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors).Who can apply: Open to all qualified Nurses and Midwives looking to advance their careers in public health nursing. Take this chance to develop your skills and make a real difference in the community
Whilst being supported by qualified Health Visitors as assessors and supervisors you will develop the skills and work within the Healthy Child Programme and develop an awareness of managing safeguarding cases in recuperation for completing the course and qualifying as a Health Visitor.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a qualified nurse / midwife you will work alongside practice supervisor and assessor to develop the knowledge and skills to become a competent health visitor.
Academically you will follow the SCPHN programme at the University of Greater Manchester and learn how to put theory into practice.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.
We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
Person Specification
Experience & Knnowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse / midwife with current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration experience with experience in Community Nursing
- Up to date professional Portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates involvement in teaching and mentorship
- Has an understanding and awareness of both NCA Values and those underpinning the NHS Constitution
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of health policy relating to health visiting
- Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal & written) showing an ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients, carers & MDT
Desirable
- To have spent time with one of the Health Visiting teams in Bury to have a better understanding of the roles
- Demonstrates involvement in teaching and mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Ability to plan & organise own work
- Registered Nurse / Midwife with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience with experience in Community Nursing
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to the needs of the service
- Has access to own fully insured vehicle
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various across Bury
Bury
BL9 8RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)