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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

About

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community health and care provider in Sussex. Our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

We pride ourselves in providing excellent care at the heart of the community. In July 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave us an improved ‘Good’ rating, with ‘Outstanding’ features. 96% of our patients said they would recommend our services to their friends and family, and we attribute this to the hard work and dedication of each and every one of our teams.

We offer our staff a multitude of benefits; flexible working, free health and wellbeing checks, three tax efficient workplace nurseries rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and a wide range of exciting learning and development opportunities including apprenticeships, rotations, and external courses and conferences.

Contact

If you have any queries, or require support with your application, please contact our friendly Recruitment team:

Telephone: 01273 242227
Email: [email protected]

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Ref: 150-MM1141-CSS-C Vacancy ID: 6725006

Student School Nurse

Closed for applications on: 25-Oct-2024 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 25-Oct-2024 00:01

Location

Site: Arundel
Address: West Sussex
Town: West Sussex
Postcode: RH12 2DR
Major / Minor Region: East Sussex

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Training: 12 months (Fixed term contract over 12 months full-time)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5pm)

Salary

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5)

Specialty

Main area: SCPHN Student, School Nursing

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification.

Specific entry requirements for Oxford Brookes University

Access to the SCPHN course is open to practitioners who meet the following criteria:

This course is at level 7 (master’s degree) therefore evidence is required of recent study at level 6 (degree level).

You must:

be registered on either the nursing or midwife (parts one or two of the NMC register) prior to the course start date
be able to demonstrate evidence of recent study at level 6 on entry

Please note that clinical placements are limited, we do try to match you to the most suitable base and take into consideration where you live and caring responsibilities. We currently have one student school nurse place in Arundel. West Sussex

We will offer you:

A dedicated Practice supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course
A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs
Support from the wider Practice Educator team
Group supervision sessions during consolidation
A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service

Please use your application and supporting information to

Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role including your academic achievements

If you would like more information about this post with SCFT please email us at:

[email protected]

Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7.

You will be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model for school nursing.
A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health.
Excellent communication and assessment skills.
Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice.
Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
That you meet the criteria for the course at MSc Level 7 for Oxford Brookes University
A strong commitment to working with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust on completion of the course.

* This post is subject to NMC validation of the Oxford Brookes SCPHN course due to be assessed in the Autumn 2024.

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At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:

Compassionate Care
Working Together,
Achieving Ambitions
Delivering Excellence

Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Active registration as a registered nurse on NMC register or pre-registration student due to qualify by the start of the course
Able to meet University requirements for SCPHN course
Evidence of previous academic study to support your application
Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
Evidence of working effectively in a team
Experience of working with Clients and their Families

Desirable criteria

Evidence of working within the community
Experience of multi-agency working

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP
A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups
Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Other

Essential criteria

Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010
Access to a car for work

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

HCP Practice Educator Team

Job title

HCP Practice Educators

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

0000000000

Additional information

The HCP Practice Educator welcome informal contact - please email us with your contact details, the course you are interested in and a member of the practice educator team will contact you.

If you would like more information about the academic part of the course please email Jennifer Kirman, Principle Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University:

[email protected]