Chesterfield - Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse 5-19 (School Nursing)
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Job overview
Are you a nurse working in or would like to work in children's services and interested in training to become a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (5-19 team), then we would like to hear from you.
As a SCPHN working in Derbyshire County, you can make a real difference to children, young people, families and communities.
You will play a fundamental role in the delivery of universal and targeted interventions as part of the Healthy Child Programme, preventing social exclusion, deprivation and tackling important public health issues.
You will spend time in practice in the community (placement to be confirmed with successful candidate) and also in University for the academic element of the course at either The University of Derby or Sheffield Hallam University. All candidates are required to have current NMC registration (on application) and be educated to Bachelors (1st degree) level, or equivalent, to be eligible to undertake the academic element of the programme at Level 7.
The academic course is full time for one year and will commence in September 2025 and it is fully funded and salaried (Agenda for Change Band 5, mid-point). However, you will commence practice from the beginning of August 2025 in your placement area.
You will be on a 13 month secondment and following successful completion of the course, you will be offered a position within the 5-19 team within Derbyshire County as a qualified SCPHN (base to be confirmed nearer the time of completion)
Main duties of the job- 19 Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) are ideally placed to work within the community and are a crucial part of the 0-19 healthcare team. It is a diverse role which involves working with healthcare colleagues, alongside partner agencies to improve the public health outcomes of children, young people and families within a defined geographical area.
You must be able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively.
As a 5-19 SCPHN you can make a real difference to the public health outcomes for children, young people and families within their communities. You will play a fundamental role in safeguarding children, preventing social exclusion, deprivation and tackling important public health issues.
You will work under the supervision of a Practice Educator and a fully qualified Practice Supervisor (SCPHN 5-19 Public Health Nurse) in one of our community bases.
You must be available to commence this secondment with a preferred start date of 4th August 2025. Annual leave for the duration of the course follows the academic timetable as set by your chosen University.
Working for our organisation
Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) employs around 4,400 people, caring for patients in 10 community hospitals and 28 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasingly in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Our purpose is to provide public health services to a defined population of 1.1 million people in Derbyshire County, and along with Derby City we work in partnership with Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying.Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
The course aligns itself to the Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses which can be found here:
Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to first degree or equivalent (Bachelors level)
- Has a full driving licence (UK) and access to a vehicle, with business insurance or the ability to travel independently between Clients
- Recent professional development / study
- Evidence of working with children, young people and families
Knowledge Required
Essential criteria- Knowledge of national and local public health priorities
- Collaborative working within a multi-professional arena
- Knowledge of the diverse role of the public health nurse within the 5-19 team
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding with children, young people and families
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to study at Level 7
- Ability to manage self, team members and workload
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate safe and effective decision making skills within your clinical practice
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to travel across the county to a variety of venues to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to communicate with children, young people and families
- Sound working knowledge of Information Technology
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals, communities and wider partner agencies
- Understanding of the benefits and challenges that social media presents to children, young people and their families
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.