About this role
Job summary
1-year fixed term contract -The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse student will undertake an academic programme at The University of Hull who stipulate the course length, usually one academic year. The course is a combination of theory and practice placements. The learning environment for the practice placements will be facilitated by a Practice Supervisor and assessed by Practice and Academic Assessors. Employment conditions apply to students as they apply to employed staff.
Main duties of the job
To attend all course lectures and access all learning facilities as made available by the University of Hull.
To attend practice placement and work with Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop specialist practitioner skills and access all facilities within the learning environment.
To work with members of the 0-19 Health and Wellbeing Service team in learning the skills of health needs assessment, group facilitation, family support, leadership and management, evidence-based practice and developing clinical practice.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC Registered nurse or midwife Level 6 (Degree level) or equivalent Evidence of continuous learning and development
Desirable
Evidence of previous level 7 study
Experience Essential
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Effective clinical problem solving abilities (ability to analyse associated factors, prioritise needs for action, initiate an action plan and review/reflect on outcomes) Experience of applying evidence-based practice
Desirable
Experience of problem solving in community settings Experience of multi-agency working in a community setting Experience of audit/evaluation/research
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Public Health and the role of the Health Visitor or School Nurse Understanding of current policies relating to Health Visiting or School Nursing Services Awareness of the demands of the SCPHN course Understanding about issues relating to equality and diversity Understanding about leadership Understanding about issues relating to safeguarding
Desirable
Understanding of the role of other professionals involved in children's services Awareness of wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children Experience in a leadership role
Skills Essential
Effective written skills- (report writing, patient/client record keeping) Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills (self-awareness, body language, listening, clarifying, tact and diplomacy, ability to make themselves understood, sensitivity to others) IT skills- (use of keyboard, email, and a range of software programmes/apps)
Desirable
Involvement in the preparation of statements/reports for formal purposes (e.g. case review meetings, court hearings)
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Elizabeth Quarter
High Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)