We are rated "Outstanding" by CQC with an annual budget of £125 million, the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better. You can find out more about our vision, values and objectives on our website or from the "additional documentation" menu on this page.
We believe that community based health services are fundamental to the success of an NHS that gives people more choice and control over their health.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sections of the community are welcomed. We would particularly encourage candidates from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background and candidates with health conditions or impairments. We have processes in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process, including the proactive consideration of reasonable adjustments to support people in the workplace.
Introduction
Have you ever thought about a career as a Health Visitor, working with children, young people and their families to improve health and wellbeing outcomes? Our experience of providing services to families during a global pandemic has further highlighted how essential these roles are to supporting children, young people and families around a range of issues including growth and development, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals keen to develop their skills within Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visiting). There are opportunities across the Trust in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough (if you are applying for Peterborough please access the separate advert on TRAC or NHS Jobs), Luton and Norfolk. If you are passionate about the public health agenda, can adopt a think family approach to your interventions and have a desire to improve health outcomes for children and young people, this may be the career choice for you.
Programme of Study
You will undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course (Health Visiting) at Masters Level and will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma upon successful completion of the course and will be offered a post within one of our Healthy Child Programme 0-19 teams. You will undertake the course at either Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) or University of Suffolk (Ipswich) depending on the locality of the HCP you are appointed to.
The course is full time over 52 weeks with 50% of your time being academic study and the other 50% will be practice experience within a Healthy Child Programme 0-19 locality team. Annual Leave is set by the Universities and this is not negotiable. Students are employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course at midpoint B5 (Agenda for Change).
Application Process
You will need to be a current NMC registrant (or about to qualify) in any branch of nursing or midwifery and meet the academic requirements of the university. Applications are shared with our University partners.
Please note these roles are subject to funding from Health Education England. The offer is also subject to a high cost learning contract with the Trust – full details will be provided at interview.
Within your personal statement please indicate which area of the Trust you would prefer to work in and take the opportunity to clearly demonstrate excellent written and communication skills and how you meet the person specification. We also want you to inform us how you would use your skills, knowledge and experience in these exciting roles.
Closing date – 18th August 2021
Interviews - week beginning 6th September 2021
Interviews will take place week beginning 6th September 2021, we are aiming to interview in person, however, Microsoft Teams may be used in line with Covid-19 guidelines at the time. There will be an Initial group welcome to introduce you to Cambridge Community Services. Links will be sent out for other elements of the interview including clinical and academic interview panels and reflective/writing skills exercises.
You will need to be able to travel independently Any costs incurred by travel to university during the course need to be met by the student. Any mileage costs incurred whilst undertaking practical placement will be paid by the Trust from your allocated base.
We will communicate any interview arrangements via email. It is advisable you check your email address on a regular basis (including your junk mail).
For Informal enquires please contact
Bedfordshire HCP: Beverly Kavanagh 07580 425505 / beverly.kavanagh@nhs.net
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough HCP: Nicola Clarke 07983 345513 / Nicola.clarke@nhs.net or Kim Barratt 07976 219863 / kim.barratt@nhs.net
Luton HCP: Kerry Cronin 07970 878464 / Kerry.cronin@nhs.net
Norfolk HCP: Sharon Duneclift 07783 886216 / s.duneclift@nhs.net
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