SCPHN Health Visitor Apprenticeship

Job summary BridgewaterCommunity NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for dynamic andenthusiastic registered Nurses and Midwives who want to progress their careerin public health nursing. Do you have a passion and desire to empower familiesin delivering the Healthy Child Programme and improve outcomes for our localpopulation. Thisis a 13 month apprenticeship programme of education consisting of 50% taughttheory and 50% practice that will lead to a PGDip/BSc (Hons) SpecialistCommunity Public Health Nursing Degree in Health Visiting.Onsuccessful completion of the SCPHN qualification, students will be offered aninterview for substantive HV post should one be available within Bridgewater.You will be joining an organisation that is both forward thinking andinnovative with a strong commitment to training. If improving outcomes forchildren and families interests you and you would like to join a thriving,innovative service, which puts children, young people, and their families atthe centre of all that they do, then we look forward to hearing from you.Inorder to be considered for the post in addition to evidencing their nursingdegree certificate all candidates need to be able to provide evidence of their mathsand English qualifications (Applicants must be able toevidence Level 2 English and Maths, prior to starting the course. This could beFunctional Skills Level 2 or GCSEs grades 9 - 4/A* - C or equivalentqualification) Main duties of the job Students must successfully completethe 50% taught theory and 50% practice elements of the programme before theycan register and practice as a Health Visitor.Successfulcandidates will study with leading degree apprenticeship provider MMU and will be expected to be able to travel to both theirplace of work/placements that will be situated in the Warrington or Halton areaand the University. Therefore, a full driving licence anduse of a vehicle are essential. Throughout the SCPHN programme, thestudent must experience practice in a range of different settings and areas ofpractice to enable them to develop understanding of the breadth of SCPHNpractice.To develop an understanding of theprinciples of working in partnership with others to prevent the occurrence ofneeds and risks related to health and well-being.Students must be able to demonstratea good knowledge of local and national policies and how to apply them ineveryday practice.More details from MMU about theapprenticeship programme can be found using the following link and we strongly encourage applicants to look through this prior tosubmitting an application.If you have any question relating tothe post or eligibility requirements relating to the apprenticeship, please usethe contact details provided to contact the team prior to submitting yourapplication. About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles.Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver ourNHS services in your local community.They help us deliver our mission to improve local health andpromote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they werecreated in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was importantto themHere at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs andpromote independence in the healthcare we provide..E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationshipsbased on trust, openness, honesty and respect.P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the rightskills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities andshow great pride in being a local provider of health and care.E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to providesustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients. Job description Job responsibilities Please note that the course starts early September 2024 therefore applicants wouldneed to be in a position to commence the course with short notice. Interviews will take place on 17th July 2024.Clinical PracticeTo enable the Specialist CommunityPublic Health Nursing student to develop the skills and competencies to:Provide comprehensive assessments of the healthneeds of clients.Raise awareness about health and social well-beingand related factors, services, and resources.Raise awareness about the actions that groups, andindividuals can take to improve their health and social well-being.Develop, sustain, and evaluate collaborative work.Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment toensure children are safeguarded.Develop capacity and confidence of individuals andgroups, including families and communities, to influence and use availableservices, information, and skills, acting as an advocate where appropriateIdentify and evaluate service provision and supportnetworks for individuals, families, and groups within in the local area.Identify individuals, families and groups who areat risk and in need of further support.Develop and sustain relationships with groups andindividuals with the aim of improving health and social well-being.Undertake screening of individuals and populationsand respond appropriately to findings.CommunicationTo develop the knowledge and skills that areessential to enable the SpecialistCommunity Public Health Nursing student to:Communicate complex information to children,parents, guardians, patients, carers, colleagues, and other professionalsacknowledging barriers to understanding.Communicate condition related information toclients and relatives that requires empathy and reassurance for example issuesrelating to child abuse and mental health issues where there could be emotiveor hostile issues. Have the knowledge and clinical skills forassessing and interpreting any acute or other client focused problems givingadvice and planning any further actions as required. Utilise problem solving and analytical skills usedto assess clients with complex assessments that also require interpretation andcomparison to offer clients choice and ownership of care.LeadershipTodevelop the knowledge and skills that are essential to enable the SpecialistCommunity Public Health Nursing student to:Lead and manage projects to improve the health andwell-being of a defined population.Develop the knowledge and skills required tosupport change managementDevelop the knowledge and skills required to manageteams, individuals, and resources ethically and effectively.Clinical Governance / Quality Students must adhere to thesponsoring/seconding organisation policies and procedures and the University of Chester regulations. Standards: Maintain professional accountabilityin all matters relating to client care. Participate in the development ofservice standards. Maintain knowledge on andparticipate when possible in quality initiatives including benchmarking andaudit. Develop, sustain, and evaluatecollaborative work Collect and structure data and informationon the health and well-being and related needs of a defined population Analyse, interpret and communicatedata and information on the health, well-being, and related needs of a definedpopulation.Education and training / development Students must undertake alltheoretical and practice components of the programme within the giventimeframe. To undertake mandatory training asper requirements.Professional Responsibility The post holder must maintainpatient records according to NMC guidelines Be aware of and act in accordancewith the NMC Code Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for Nurses andMidwives. To workwithin university regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct. To workwithin Bridgewater organisation policies as they pertain to the relevantclinical setting To workwithin Bridgewater organisational policies relating to employeeresponsibilities. Person Specification Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to plan and organise own work Ability to study independently at Level 6/7 Ability to work cohesively within a team Understanding of the role applied for Basic computer literacy skills Sound knowledge of health policy relating to Primary and Community Care Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Ability to participate/facilitate group and project work Right to Work Essential Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable) Additional Criteria Essential The ability to travel independently across the Trust Be able to adapt to student role/status Provide an academic reference Provide a professional reference Additional Criteria Essential If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship: Qualifications Essential Current First Level Registration Number must be provided in application. If no box, please include in supporting information. Meet NMC Standards for entry for specialist community education and practice: All applicants must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with 120 academic credits at Level 5 for BSc Or 120 academic credits at Level 6 (APL will also be considered) for PGDip. Up to date Professional Portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice Certificates must be provided for English and Maths, at Grade C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2). No other English or Maths qualifications are acceptable, including Access to Nursing/Midwifery. Applicants MUST have actual copies of their certificates and MUST bring them to the interview. Applicants that they must supply suitable professional references to both the Employing Trust and the University. Experience Essential Reliable Innovative Flexible Good interpersonal skills Leadership potential Desirable Ability to work with families and children Experience of working in community setting