SCPHN Apprentice - Health Visiting - Stockport - ref. m6973019
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff.In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service).If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.
Our Values:
We Care
About each other
Our patients and their families
The communities we serve
The environment
We support them and deliver on their promises
We Respect
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return
We Listen to
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We act and learn from what we hear
Job overview
Job Summary:
To Train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visiting
To work alongside the Practice supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing.
Complete SCPHN Apprentice course at level 7. Meeting the required Apprenticeship Standards, University Academic Standards and the NMC Standards for qualification.
The apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.
50% will be on placement and you will be allocated a Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to guide and assess your development. 50% will be University time which will include study days and regular academic assessments.
Main duties of the job
Train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visiting
Work alongside the Practice supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing.
Complete SCPHN Apprentice course at level 7. Meeting required Apprenticeship, University Academic Standards and NMC Standards for qualification.
Whilst an apprentice you retain your requirement to adhere to the NMC standards for registration and practice as a registered Nurse, ensuring the safety of clients and staff and acting as a role model.
Work with children, young people and families and establish relationships to explore solutions, plan interventions, safeguard and promote Public Health based on assessment alongside colleagues within Stockport Family.
To work to NMC and Apprenticeship standards alongside Trust Values and Governance and Quality Assurance in order to promote a safe working environment and quality care and support for clients.
To implement key standards from national directives and local policies and SOPs
Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.
To work within Stockport Family integrated service recognising and using the principles of a restorative practice approach to guide practice.
To work to NMC and Apprenticeship standards alongside Trust Values and Governance and Quality Assurance in order to promote a safe working environment and quality care and support for clients.
Working for our organisation
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work and develop alongside the integrated Stockport Family Team.
Submit confidential information and reports, as requested, under the supervision of the assessor or supervisor.
Deliver evidence-based practice appropriate for the service.
To implement key standards from national directives and local policies and SOPs
Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.
To work within Stockport Family integrated service recognising and using the principles of a restorative practice approach to guide practice.
To contribute to governance and quality assurance, reducing risk to children, families and staff
To take part in audit activities as directed by your Practice Assessor/Supervisor
Non-patient moving and handling may be required, and training is provided.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and assess child development, following pathways of care when need is identified.
To provide SEND advice, guidance and support when identified need emerges.
Be part of a locality multi-disciplinary team providing integrated early help and support with a focus on Public Health.
To undertake assessments and interventions related to mental health and emotional wellbeing, parenting concerns, family relationship breakdown, safeguarding, child health and development, infant feeding, childhood nutrition and medical needs in community settings.
Prepare and record assessments, case notes, contacts, and reports accurately and promptly in accordance with record keeping and trust policies and national protocol and guidance as relevant.
To advise the caseload holder and Vulnerable Children’s Team (VCT) of suspected abuse and safeguarding issues adhering to Stockport Multiagency and Stockport Foundation Trust Policies and procedures to ensure safety and welfare of children and families.
Participate in group and individual supervision, including safeguarding supervision in relation to casework and specific practice interventions and group programmes.
As your skills develop you will be expected to manage with supervision a workload within individual and team priorities adhering to trust policies.
Work collaboratively under supervision with partners and contribute to multiagency meetings and planning.
As your skills develop you will be expected to undertake with supervision the role of lead professional, undertake early help assessment and planning, chair team around the child/family meetings where appropriate and support universal services in the completion of high-quality assessments.
Work in a person-centred way and always consider the voice of the child, young person in the context of the family and community functioning.
Work in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, community settings and clinics.
Develop knowledge of the local community areas, including local community assets, voluntary and faith groups and support equality, diversity and SEND needs within community settings.
Undertake relevant administrative duties and maintain appropriate records in accordance with the role and statutory requirements.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Current First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of NMC register or be expecting to complete by August 2025
- • Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice
- 120 academic credits at Level 5 or APEL equivalent
- first degree in a relevant subject, 2:2 classification or above.
- • Level 6 or 7 study
Knowledge
Essential criteria- •Demonstrate knowledge of nursing and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Trusts values
- Demonstrate knowledge of child development, SEND, health, and well-being in the age range for pathway chosen
- Demonstrate awareness of the potential future role for the pathway chosen
- • Demonstrate Political Awareness
- • Demonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution
Experience
Essential criteria- • Demonstrate experience of working with adults and/or children in a healthcare setting
- • Demonstrate experience of working in a changing and stressful situation
- • Demonstrate experience in community nursing.
- Demonstrate experience of Health promotion/public health working
- Demonstrate experience of Multi-agency liaison/working.
work related circumstances
Essential criteria- • Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act
- • Provide academic reference for the university
- • Provide personal reference for university
Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce.Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.