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Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN)- Care Home

Hours: BANK- 0hrs- Days or Nights available

Salary - £21.60 per hour

Location: Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 9JW

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at a care home, you’ll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards our client is known for. We’ll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our client's residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members’ skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents’ physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way – and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOU

To join as a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We’ll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you’ll be able to lead by example – your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

REWARDS PACKAGE

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you’d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Job Reference CTNPO5324

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We'll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 3231

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 3231

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

JOB TITLE: Youth Activities Engagement Officer
LOCATION: Stranraer Development Trust
RESPONSIBLE TO: Stranraer Development Trust Chairman
RATE OF PAY: 18500 pro rata
HOURS: 30 hours a week. Fixed position for 10 months
DUTIES:
1) To coordinate a team to establish the needs and wishes of young people in Stranraer and to encourage their engagement with ongoing youth work programme.
2) To plan and deliver evening programmes based on issues important to local young people.
3) To advise, support and offer encouragement to young people aged 10 – 25.
4) To supervise other youth sessional workers and any volunteers to provide a range of positive opportunities for young people.
5) To promote the active participation of young people in the community.
6) To coordinate and deliver the youth entertainment for the annual Stranraer Oyster Festival.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
1) Ability to relate to and support young people.
2) Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
3) Ability to take a democratic and non-judgemental approach to working with young people.
4) Enthusiastic, team player, who has experience in working ‘on the ground’ in a youth work context.
5) A good knowledge of youth work procedures.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
1) Possible evening and weekend work.
2) The successful candidate will require a satisfactory PVG check.
Applications with CV and cover letter should be submitted for the attention of Romano Petrucci – Chairman, Stranraer Development Trust. Email: coord@stranraerdevelopmenttrust.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 22nd November 2024, with interviews expected in November 2024.
By submitting a CV, it is confirmation of your availability for interview during this time

The Home...

Welcome to Annan Court Care Home in Annan, where our compassionate team provide person-centred care for Residents within a warm and homely environment.

Our Home is a vibrant community where Residents are encouraged to stay active and continue with their favourite hobbies and pastimes, or try something new from our varied activities schedule. We’ve communal spaces for socialising and also quiet areas to while away a peaceful afternoon with a good book or by listening to a favourite radio station.

The night shift is: 20:00 - 08:00
the day shift is: 08:00 - 20:00

Your Responsibilities...


Respecting the Residents’ dignity and privacy
Providing the highest standard of person-centred support to the Residents’ to be as independent as possible and encouraging them to do as much for themselves as they can.
Working with Residents’ and families to deliver person centered care.
Supporting with all aspects of personal care; feeding, toileting, bathing.
Maintaining thorough and up to date records on each Residents’.


Our Values…

Care: Do you strive to provide the highest standard of person-centred care?
Compassion: Are you kind and empathetic?
Courage: Are you driven to progress?
Communication: Do you consider yourself a good all round communicator?
Commitment: Are you passionate about excellent care?
Competence: Are you able to work well within a team but also on your own initiative?

In Return we can offer...


Free PVG check
Competitive pay rates
Flexible pay
Paid family Leave
A fantastic working environment
Free uniform
Professional training and ongoing career progression


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) provides community-based healthcare services in Hertfordshire, West Essex and parts of the East of England with a value driven approach that is innovative, caring and agile. HCT's Child Health Information Service and Community and School Aged Immunisation Service (CSAIS) work together with other stakeholders to identify eligible individuals and provide immunisations in community and school settings, as well as providing dynamic responses to disease outbreaks wherever required.

The role is to lead the East of England wide team, to deliver an effective call and recall service across the East of England





· To feed into service evaluations and service improvements, growing the service based on the needs to the local populations.

· To work collaboratively with the Immunisation teams to provide a service which meets the KPIs and expectations of the commissioners.

· To work with local statutory, private and voluntary providers and users to develop and promote practice that is accessible and responsive to all sections of the local community, ensuring that servicesaretargetedtothemostvulnerablegroupsandindividualstosupportsocialinclusion.

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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• To work according to national and local guidelines on immunisations
• To write and review agreed SOPS and ensure that HCT processes and procedures are followed by the Call & Recall Team to ensure that data is processed safely and accurately with the intention of meeting service key performance indicators.
• Use established processes to assess and monitor team and individual performance, resolving issues locally where possible but escalating when required.
• Efficiently lead the call and recall administrator team to ensure a seamless delivery of administrative services for HCT call and recall.
• Management will include handling rotas, roster, leave requests, sickness and all other aspects of team management, as required.
• To lead the team to work towards agreed objectives, which may change daily.
• Work closely with the Call and Recall Administration Manager and Clinical Lead, as required.
• To have conversations with parents/carer/individuals around vaccination and vaccination concerns.
• Keep an overview of the administration team’s work ensuring are accurate records are kept both on the Electronic Patient Record and the trackers.
• To liaise with the CSAIS teams when needed to ensure clinics are appropriately staffed.
• To assess immunisation histories and vaccinate at vaccination sessions.
• Provide support to CSAIS staff when manning call and recall clinics, especially as new programmes are introduced.
• To be a clinical expert in the vaccinations offered.
• To use own judgement to plan and organise work within the agreed priorities and timescales referring to the Call & Recall Team Clinical Lead for support and clarification when necessary.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, particularly when interfacing with the public, team members and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of the process of client and user satisfaction feedback to help evolve service provision.
• To collate and feedback data on the service with external stakeholders, including NHS England commissioners, as required.
• Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of patients/clients and carers inrelation to the development of immunisations services.
• Fosteracultureofenquirythatissupportiveandfacilitative,encouragingcreativityand innovation.
• Maintain a culture of person-centred care within theservicearea.
• To promote and monitor safe and effectivepractice.
• To participate in audit, research projects and/or innovations following agreed policy andprotocol.
• Work collaboratively to achieve the serviceobjectives.
• Accept responsibility in discussion with Immunisation Clinical Team Lead for personaldevelopment.
• Participate in induction and training programme for new staff .
• Befinanciallyawareinordertomanagethe HCTresourcesappropriatelyandeffectively.
• BeresponsibleforensuringthatequipmentismaintainedinaccordancewithHCTpolicy.
• Maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with the code of conduct relating to your profession.




We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Interview date is 7th November 2024


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

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A new opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior AdministratorBased at Trust HQ in Howard Court, Welwyn Garden City - working both remotely and within the office on a rotational basis

This position will be based within the Business Support Team offeringsenior administration supportto Assistant Directors and the wider Integrated Business Team (IBT).

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary (pro rata where applicable).



The post holder will be a Senior Administrator in the Business Support team within the Integrated Business Team (IBT). The purpose of the role is to provide coordinated administrative support to the various areas of the IBT.

The role will undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, including having responsibility for a number of delegated duties as a part of a comprehensive administrative service.

The post holder will act as a source of advice and guidance, and be a key point of contact for relevant enquiries from internal and external stakeholders at senior levels.

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you

For more details about the responsibilities of this post please find attached links to the Job Description and Personal Specification

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

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This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

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The post holder will play a leading role in the Trust's external communications and engagement through a planned programme of activity with the media, key partners and stakeholders.

Working as a business partner to our Children and Young People services, the role will lead on developing stories, insight and reflections on the experiences of patients and colleagues we work with, and raise the profile of the Trust's services.

The post holder will also be responsible for line managing the Communications Officer and developing best practice within the Communications team.We work in a hybrid way and offer flexible working. Part-time and job-sharing will also be considered.

A full driving licence, and use of a car for business use, is required as the post holder will need to travel to different sites, working with patients, staff, the media, stakeholders and partners.
• Responsibility for external communications and engagement, informing stakeholder management.
• Supporting the work of the Trust to help reduce health inequalities and achievement of the Trust’s strategic aims, working as a business partner to our Children and Young People Services.
• Line manage the Communications Officer.
• Supporting development and delivery of the Trust’s communications and engagement strategy. This includes media relations, public affairs, stakeholder bulletin and management, reputation/crisis management, patient/service case studies, and social media posts. Support internal communications. Skills in creative writing and editing, design and producing multi-media materials for a range of channels are essential.
• Creating and publishing website and intranet content and helping with the ongoing development of our website and intranet.
• Fostering good relationships with the media, senior managers, stakeholders and other NHS colleagues in complex environments.
• Facilitating two-way communications with the Trust’s key partners.
• Helping improve the Trust’s communication policies and processes to improve our branding and protect the Trust’s reputation.
• Project managing external agencies delivering communications services, ensuring successful outcomes and value for money
• Designing, organising and promoting external events
• Ensuring the Trust’s online and offline communication materials comply with national NHS identity guidelines.

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work
You need to apply before the interview takes place.



This is a key role that helps translate communications strategy and planning into action that will see real and lasting changes in awareness and understanding of HCT, the services we provide and the positive impact we have.

The postholder will help:

· Enhance and promote understanding of the purpose, work, and achievements of HCT primarily externally with the public and stakeholders, and also internally with staff.

· Contribute to developing a programme of external communications to enhance the reputation of the Trust.

· Support Board and senior managers to work with stakeholders to create a positive environment for the development of community services.

· Support the work of engaging staff, patients, and members of the communities we serve in the organisation’s development.

Strategic management

As a key member of the Communications and Engagement team, the postholder will contribute to the strategic development of the communications function. This includes leadership on communications issues, monitoring, evaluation, and learning about diverse communications. Help to forward plan communications and engagement activity.

Service development and improvement

The postholder will need to demonstrate and develop examples of continuous improvement and innovation using an evidence-based approach to communications and obtaining feedback to use that learning in future projects.

Management and leadership

The postholder is expected to support other members of the team and share their own skills and experience to drive performance and quality. They must develop and manage good relationships with the media, senior managers, and other NHS colleagues.

Communication and relationship building

The postholder must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to inspire confidence and support at all levels both internally and externally. The postholder will develop and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and audiences and be able to take complex information and quickly translate it into key messages for different audiences.

Finance and resource management

The postholder must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously, with a good grasp of project management methodology. Experience in managing and setting budgets is desirable as the postholder maybe an authorised signatory, signing off expenditure and media campaigns.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We'll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 3231

Would you like to further your nursing or midwifery career and work in the community to support children, young people and families inthe development and delivery of services to address health inequalities?Would you like to be part of a progressive and forward thinking Public Health Nursing team where prevention and early intervention are key?

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT or the Trust), Children’s Universal Services, are pleased to offer training for the role of StudentSpecialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse).The full time course will start on6thJanuary 2025at theUniversity of Hertfordshire.

This vacancy is only available for applicants who already hold a nursing or midwifery qualification withcurrent NMC registration.

Dependent on your base location, there may be a high-cost area supplement of 5% of basic salary per annum.

The 2025 SCPHN Programme is only available to study atlevel 7and as per the new NMC standards; you must be a qualified nurse/midwife with an NMC PIN. You need to be educated to degree level or above or have evidence of recent academic study.

If you would like further insight into the role of a public health nurse, we encourage you to contact us and arrange to spend some time in practice with one of our practice assessors. This will provide you with an opportunity to develop your understanding as well as ask questions in an informal setting. Please contactkathryn.oxley@nhs.net and advise her of your name and the area within Hertfordshire that you would like to visit.

HCT has an excellent reputation for training school nurses. We have been recognised by Health Education England for our outstanding contribution to the recruitment and training of public health nurses. HCT secured the NHS Public Health Nursing contract in Hertfordshire and works in partnership with Family Centres to deliver the integrated Family Centre Service. The Trust also provides a supportive preceptorship programme for one year post qualification.

HCT is the principal provider of community-based healthcare services to the 1.2 million population of Hertfordshire. The Trust is rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission.

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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Application Process (please read carefully):

Personal Statement- You are required to write a personal statement in the Supporting Information area of the application form. You should use this to demonstrate excellent written and communication skills. Please also refer to theperson specificationto ensure that you fully addressallof the essential criteria. We want to know whyyou are the best person for this role.When discussing your aptitudes, you should state how they are relevant to current public health nursing practice. You must be clear about the career pathway you are applying for and you must demonstrate good knowledge of the role.

Please keep within the word limit of 750 words. If you exceed the word count the shortlisting panel will not read or consider any text beyond 750 words.

This is a full time position for the year of training and annual leave is only permitted within specific time periods.

Closing Date- The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th September 2024.


Shortlisting–After the closing date all applications are processed and shortlisted for interview. We are aiming to provide a response via email by 18th September 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be informed first.

Interviews -will be held in two stages. If shortlisted for interview you must be available to attend both parts of the interview during week commencing 30th September 2024 as follows:

Part 1:Half day, face to face session on Monday 30th Setepember at Robertson House, Six Hills Way, SG1 2FQ

Part 2:1-hour interview to be held face to face at Robertson House or Howard Court on either 30th September, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd October 2024.

We will contact you via email to advise the date/time of your interview.

HCT will conduct joint interviews with the University of Hertfordshire. The process will include a face to face group activity plus a presentation and formal interview which will last 40 minutes (including a 15 minute presentation). The interview panel will consist of University Lead, Professional and Education Leads for Public Health Nursing (HCT). Sponsorship by HCT will only be offered on acceptance from the University of Hertfordshire of your educational suitability.

Under the NHS terms and conditions of employment, trainees are paid at the pay band assessed under the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme for the role undertaken whilst training.Specialist Community Practitioner Student (School Nurse)training role has been evaluated at mid-point band 5 (currently£32,324) in accordance with HCT’s terms and conditions of appointment guidelines.

Internal staff wishing to train in a different specialty (e.g. a current HCT adult community nurse wishing to train as a public health nurse) will not be seconded and must resign from their current position.

The Trust will pay your course fees which includes, but is not limited to mandatory fees (including the index fee), practice assessor costs, travel expenses when in clinical placement only, recruitment and/or management support costs and other ancillary costs incurred to support you through the course as the Trust may decide (the “Course Fees").

There is no guarantee of a band 6 post on completion of training. However, within the contract you will be expected to apply for available public health nursing posts in Hertfordshire on qualifying and remain in post for 2 years.

Unless there are exceptional circumstances (as decided by the Trust) or you are not offered a position within HCT, you will be liable to pay back, within 2 years of completing the course, all or a proportion of the Course Fees (currently estimated to be £4000) to the Trust in the following circumstances:

a) if you cease employment before you attend the course but the Trust has already incurred liability for some or all of the Course Fees; or

b) if you cease employment prior to completing the course or fail to successfully complete the course; or

c) if you do not take up permanent employment within the Trust as a qualified public health nurse on successful completion of the course when positions were available: or

d) if you take up permanent employment within the trust but do not remain in employment for at least 24 months after the date on which you begin permanent employment.

Placements will be offered county wide and will be decided once all interviews have taken place. Please see the attached Locality map. Whilst we take into consideration where you live, placements may require you to travel anywhere in Hertfordshire. Prospective student applications will be shared with the University of Hertfordshire and all data will be shared with East of England SHA.

Any offer of permanent employment made by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust will be subject to a contractual 26-week probationary period.

NB: If you have a Hotmail email account please check your "Junk Folder" as emails from NHS accounts are sometimes placed there and not in your inbox.


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

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Would you like to further your nursing or midwifery career and work in the community to support children, young people and families inthe development and delivery of services to address health inequalities?Would you like to be part of a progressive and forward-thinking Public Health Nursing team where prevention and early intervention are key?

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT or the Trust), Children’s Universal Services, are pleased to offer training for the role of Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). The full-time course will start on6thJanuary 2025at the University of Hertfordshire.

This vacancy is only available for applicants who already hold a nursing or midwifery qualification withcurrent NMC registration.

The 2025 SCPHN Programme is only available to study atlevel 7and as per the new NMC standards; you must be a qualified nurse/midwife with an NMC PIN. You need to be educated to degree level or above or have evidence of recent academic study.

A full valid driving license and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). This role will require you to drive within Hertfordshire on a daily basis.

Dependent on your base location, there may be a high-cost area supplement of 5% of basic salary per annum.

If you would like further insight into the role of a public health nurse, we encourage you to contact us and arrange to spend some time in practice with one of our practiceassessors. This will provide you with an opportunity to develop your understanding as well as ask questions in an informal setting. Please contactkathryn.oxley@nhs.netand advise her of your name and the area within Hertfordshire that you would like to visit.

HCT has an excellent reputation for training public health nurses and has been recognised by Health Education England for their outstanding contribution to recruitment and training. HCT secured the NHS Public Health Nursing contract in Hertfordshire and works in partnership with Family Centre’s to deliver the integrated Family Centre Service. The Trust also provides a supportive preceptorship programme for one year post qualification.

HCT is the principal provider of community-based healthcare services to the 1.2 million population of Hertfordshire. The Trust is rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission.

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

Application Process (please read carefully):

Personal Statement- You are required to write a personal statement in the Supporting Information area of the application form. You should use this to demonstrate excellent written and communication skills. Please also refer to theperson specificationto ensure that you fully address all of the essential criteria. We want to know whyyou are the best person for this role.When discussing your aptitudes, you should state how they are relevant to current public health nursing practice. You must be clear about the career pathway you are applying for and you must demonstrate good knowledge of the role.

Please keep within the word limit of 750 words. If you exceed the word count the shortlisting panel will not read or consider any text beyond 750 words.

This is a full-time position for the year of training and annual leave is only permitted within specific time periods.

Closing Date- The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th September 2024
Shortlisting- After the closing date all applications are processed and shortlisted for interview. We are aiming to provide a response via email by 18th September 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be informed first.

Interviews- will be held in two stages. If shortlisted for interview you must be available to attend both parts of the interview during week commencing 30th September 2024 as follows:

Part 1:Half day, face to face session on Monday 30th September at Robertson House, Six Hills Way, SG1 2FQ

Part 2:1-hour interview to be held face to face at Robertson House or Howard Court on either 30th September, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd October 2024.

We will contact you via email to advise the date/time of your interview.

HCT will conduct joint interviews with the University of Hertfordshire. The process will include a face to face group activity plus a presentation and formal interview which will last 40 minutes (including a 15 minute presentation). The interview panel will consist of University Lead, Professional and Education Leads for Public Health Nursing (HCT). Sponsorship by HCT will only be offered on acceptance from the University of Hertfordshire of your educational suitability.

Under the NHS terms and conditions of employment, trainees are paid at the pay band assessed under the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme for the role undertaken whilst training. The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse training role has been evaluated at mid-point band 5 (currently £32,324) in accordance with HCT’s terms and conditions of appointment guidelines.

Internal staff wishing to train in a different specialty (e.g. a current HCT adult community nurse wishing to train as a public health nurse) will not be seconded and must resign from their current position.

The Trust will pay your course fees which includes but is not limited to, mandatory fees (including the index fee), community practice assessor costs, travel expenses when in clinical placement only, recruitment and/or management support costs and other ancillary costs incurred to support you through the course as the Trust may decide (the “Course Fees").

There is no guarantee of a band 6 post on completion of training. However, within the contract you will be expected to apply for available public health nursing posts in Hertfordshire on qualifying and remain in post for 2 years.

Unless there are exceptional circumstances (as decided by the Trust) or you are not offered a position within HCT upon qualification, you will be liable to pay back, within 2 years of completing the course, all or a proportion of the Course Fees (currently estimated to be £4,000) to the Trust in the following circumstances:

a) if you cease employment before you attend the course but the Trust has already incurred liability for some or all of the Course Fees; or

b) if you cease employment prior to completing the course or fail to successfully complete the course; or

c) if you do not take up permanent employment within the Trust as a qualified public health nurse on successful completion of the course when positions were available: or

d) if you take up permanent employment within the trust but do not remain in employment for at least 24 months after the date on which you begin permanent employment.

Placements will be offered county wide and will be decided once all interviews have taken place. Please see the attached Locality map. Whilst we take into consideration where you live, placements may require you to travel anywhere in Hertfordshire. Prospective student applications will be shared with the University of Hertfordshire and all data will be shared with East of England SHA.

Any offer of permanent employment made by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust will be subject to a contractual 26-week probationary period.

NB: If you have a Hotmail email account please check your "Junk Folder" as emails from NHS accounts are sometimes placed there and not in your inbox.

For further details and/or to arrange an informal visit with a practice assessor please contact:

Kathryn Oxley -PA to Senior Education Lead for Public Health Nursing -kathryn.oxley@nhs.net


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

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