NHS
SCPHN Apprenticeship - School Nursing
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Job Description
- Req#: C9362-25-0362?language=en&page=530&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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
- oCurrent First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of NMC register or be expecting to complete by August 2025
- oUp to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice.
- o Level 6 or 7 study
- 120 academic credits at Level 5 or APEL equivalent
- oDemonstrate knowledge of nursing and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
- oDemonstrate knowledge of child development, SEND, health, and well-being in the age range for pathway chosen.
- oDemonstrate awareness of the potential future role for the pathway chosen
- oDemonstrate Political Awareness
- oDemonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Trusts values
- Demonstrate IT capability
- Previous experience of EMIS
- oDemonstrate experience of working with adults and/or children in a healthcare setting
- oDemonstrate experience of working in a changing and stressful situation
- oDemonstrate experience in community nursing
- oDemonstrate experience of Health promotion/public health working
- Demonstrate experience of Multi-agency liaison/working.
- oDue 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.
- oProvide academic reference for the university
- oProvide personal reference for university.
- oCurrent First Level Registration on Parts 1 or 2 of NMC register or be expecting to complete by August 2025
- oUp to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice.
- o Level 6 or 7 study
- 120 academic credits at Level 5 or APEL equivalent
- oDemonstrate knowledge of nursing and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme
- oDemonstrate knowledge of child development, SEND, health, and well-being in the age range for pathway chosen.
- oDemonstrate awareness of the potential future role for the pathway chosen
- oDemonstrate Political Awareness
- oDemonstrate understanding of the Principles and Values underpinning the NHS Constitution
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Trusts values
- Demonstrate IT capability
- Previous experience of EMIS
- oDemonstrate experience of working with adults and/or children in a healthcare setting
- oDemonstrate experience of working in a changing and stressful situation
- oDemonstrate experience in community nursing
- oDemonstrate experience of Health promotion/public health working
- Demonstrate experience of Multi-agency liaison/working.
- oDue 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.
- oProvide academic reference for the university
- oProvide personal reference for university.
Job summary
Job Summary:
To Train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse -School Nursing
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
To Train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing
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.
Whilst an apprentice you will 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 to others.
Be a reflective practitioner working within your own capabilities utilising evidence-based practice.
About us
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:
Details
Date posted
08 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
53 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7173243
Job locations
Clinic sites across Stockport
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
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.
Communicate any concerns or difficulties via the appropriate route.
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.
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 Childrens 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.
To adhere to the Trust, NMC, Apprenticeship and University standards for training.
Attend all sessions and document placement and public health days appropriately on the electronic portfolio.
Ensure the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor are aware of your whereabouts for safety and monitoring.
To ensure all mandatory training and role specific training is up to date.
To ensure Level 3 safeguarding training requirements are kept up to date.
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 Trusts 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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Communicate any concerns or difficulties via the appropriate route.
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.
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 Childrens 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.
To adhere to the Trust, NMC, Apprenticeship and University standards for training.
Attend all sessions and document placement and public health days appropriately on the electronic portfolio.
Ensure the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor are aware of your whereabouts for safety and monitoring.
To ensure all mandatory training and role specific training is up to date.
To ensure Level 3 safeguarding training requirements are kept up to date.
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 Trusts 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.
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinic sites across Stockport
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinic sites across Stockport
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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