School Nurse SCPHN Student - Waltham Forest 0-19 Services

Overview

School Nurse SCPHN Student – Waltham Forest 0-19 ServicesJoin to apply for the School Nurse SCPHN Student role with NHS via Tower Hamlets GP Care Group. This is a development role to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) (School Nurse) with guaranteed future employment opportunities on successful qualification.

Job Responsibilities

Undertake a one-year full-time training course (50% theory and 50% practice) combining university study and clinical placements in Waltham Forest 0-19 services.

Participate in practice placements in Waltham Forest, supported by Practice Education Facilitators, practice supervisors and practice assessors, ensuring links between theory and practice.

Work within the Healthy Child Programme (5-19) and lead on coordination with the skill mix team and local service providers to support children and families.

Develop knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve higher practice level and qualify as a SCPHN health visitor; upon completion, apply for Band 6 SCPHN roles with guaranteed employment through the GP Care Group.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

NMC Registered Nurse and/or NMC Registered Midwife

Current UK professional registration

Two:2 degree qualification or above

At least 1 year post-registration experience

Ability to travel extensively across Waltham Forest and surrounding areas to meet educational and clinical requirements

Desirable: car owner/driver (community-based role)

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge of current Child Protection legislation

Understanding of the role of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Awareness of developments in Public Health and related policies

DescriptorOn successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a SCPHN (School Nurse) and may apply for Band 6 health visitor roles via guaranteed employment with the GP Care Group.

About the EmployerTower Hamlets GP Care Group is a community interest company delivering primary care services and supporting general practices in Tower Hamlets. Further information at the employer website: gpcaregroup.org.

Details

Band: Band 5 (paid at mid-point)

Contract: Fixed term; Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Location: Chingford Health Centre, 109 York Road, London, E4 8LF

Date posted: 01 September ..... full job details .....