Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)Health Visiting Course. This is run as a joint programme between Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and either Oxford Brookes University or Bucks New University. All university tuition fees are paid for you.
During thecourseyour time will be split between practical training within a Health Visiting Team and academic study. The practice placements are offered in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
The coursecommencesinSeptember2025and iscurrentlyoffered on a full-time basis only. Please ensure that youindicateif you havecommencedthe course previously in another university and the reason you did not complete.
The course is run at Post Graduate Diploma - level 7,at Bucks New universityonly at present.Detailed information about the courses can be found by accessing the university websiteor contacting them directly.
If you are interested in a career with BHFT as a Health Visitor, we offer support throughout your training,and there is a requirement to take a substantive post as a Health Visitor when you qualify for a minimum period of 2 years, subject to availability of vacant HV posts within BHFT.
• To complete the required further education at level 7in order toprovide andmaintaina high standard of skilled Health Visiting practice for individuals,groupsand communities in a variety of settingsin accordance withthe accredited faculty syllabus.
• The specialist practice student HV works under the direction of the CPA, who is a member of the locality Health Visiting Team. The student will work with the CPA’s or Supervisor’s client group under supervision.
• To work with CPAand university lecturers to reflect on academic learning and practice, contribute to assessment of progress, plan learningobjectivesandsubmitacademic coursework according to university deadlines.
• To assess and re-assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate packages of care in liaison with and under the direct tutelage of theCPA / Supervisor.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The 3 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Meet the university entrance requirements and be able toevidencethe academic ability to study at a minimum of level 6.
• Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife at time of application.
• Evidence of a period of completed preceptorship.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Fiona Howell on 07768 987992who’llbe delighted to help.
Applicationsmust be made using NHS jobs website.Bysubmittingyour application via NHS Jobs, you consent to BHFT sharing your application form with Academic Colleagues at Bucks New University.
Interviews are held jointly with the university, will be held onFriday 29thNovember 2024and will be face to face. All arrangements will be communicated by email.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024
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