About this role
Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN), startingSeptember 2026, with pathways inHealth VisitingorSchool Nursing. The52-week Level 7 programme, delivered byLiverpool John Moores University.
The selection will be undertaken jointly between the Service and the University. If you have been successfully shortlisted by the Trust, you will be offered an interview May/June.
The interview will involve a 10-minute presentation. The presentation will be in a format of your choosing. The title of the presentation will be:
Please deliver a 10-minute presentation explaininghow and why you are readyto undertake the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) starting in September 2026.In your presentation, please cover the following:
1.Your motivationfor pursuing the SCPHN qualification and your chosen pathway (Health Visiting or School Nursing).
2.The skills, experience, and personal qualitiesyou have that demonstrate your readiness for Level 7 study and specialist public health practice.
3.Your understanding of the SCPHN role, including the impact it has on children, young people, families, and communities.
4.How you will manage the demands of a 52-week academic and clinical programme, including balancing study, placement, and personal commitments.
5.What you hope to contributeto the service during training and as a future SCPHN.
Main duties of the job
The course will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge required to meet theNMC SCPHN Standards of Proficiency. You'll gain hands on experience through high-quality placements across ourKnowsley 0-25,St Helens,Cheshire East,andWirral 0-19teams, supported by a dedicatedPractice Assessor,Practice Supervisor, andAcademic Assessor. This is an exciting development route into a specialist public health nursing career, making a real impact on children, young people, and families.
Students must successfully complete the taught theory and practice elements of the programme before they can register and practice as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.
Throughout the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme the student must experience practice in a range of different settings and areas of practice to enable them to develop understanding of the breadth of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing practice.
To develop and understanding of the principles of working in partnership with others to prevent the occurrence of needs and risks related to health and well-being.
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description Job responsibilities
Internal successful candidates will be seconded from their substantive post. External successful candidates will be offered a Fixed Term 12-month contract with WCHC.
To enable the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing student to develop the skills and competencies to:
Provide comprehensive assessments of the health needs of clients. Raise awareness about health and social well-being and related factors, services, and resources. Raise awareness about the actions that groups, and individuals can take to improve their health and social well-being. Develop, sustain, and evaluate collaborative work. Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure children are safeguarded. Develop capacity and confidence of individuals and groups, including families and communities, to influence and use available services, information and skills, acting as an advocate where appropriate Identify and evaluate service provision and support networks for individuals, families, and groups within in the local area. Identify individuals, families and groups who are at risk and in need of further support. Develop and sustain relationships with groups and individuals with the aim of improving health and social well-being. Undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training Essential
oA current first level registration oHolds a degree in Nursing or Midwifery or is able to evidence recent successful study at level 6 or 7 o2 years post-registration experience of professional practice
Desirable
oUp to date Professional Portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice
Experience and Knowledge Essential
oAppreciation and application of research in professional practice oDemonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal oAbility to plan and organise own work oAbility to study independently at Level 7
Desirable
oExperience of supervising or assessing students
Skills and Attributes Essential
oUnderstanding of the role applied for oSound knowledge of health policy relating to Public Health and Primary/ Community Care oAptitude to work cohesively within a team oComputer literacy skills
Personal Qualities Essential
oLeadership potential oBe able to independently travel across a defined geographical area to deliver care oReliable oInnovative oFlexible oGood interpersonal skills oBe able to adapt to student role / status
Desirable
oProvide an academic reference
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 Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address CHESHIRE EAST -Various Locations across North, South Central Cheshire East
132 St Chads Drive
CHESHIRE EAST Locations Crewe, Macclesfield, Wilmslow
CW10 9DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)