An exciting career opportunity to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse in Yorkshire
NHS England, a number of health care providers from across West Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruit registered nurses or midwives to undertake a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse-School Nurse training programme to start in September 2025.
You must have a current Nursing or Midwifery registration and hold a first degree in a relevant subject (2:2 or above) OR you can ask Leeds Beckett University to consider your experience as equivalence to a degree by completing our Professional Portfolio Development module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. This module commences late January 2025).
Applicants considered for the Apprenticeship route will need to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C.
If you successfully obtain a place on the programme you will be seconded onto the course by one of our Sponsor Employers who offer Practice Placements or by your own employer if they also provide School Nursing Placements. Subject to confirmation, students on this course are eligible for a paid salary and will have their course fees paid by the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act (2010).
Your application must also include:
Details of an academic referee and a professional referee
Your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife PIN
Evidence that you have a health related Honours degree at 2:2 or above or provide evidence that you have completed or are currently studying the Leeds Beckett Professional Portfolio Development module through which your equivalent experience can be assessed
Your recent engagement in CPD activities, including the level and its relevance to your application to a Postgraduate course
Evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification
EITHER Confirmation of your employment with the trust you are applying to and of having your manager's support OR Your sponsor/placement choice ranked in order of preference
About us
Application process 2025:
We are recruiting with NHS employers in the region, listed below. All employers are offering internal secondments and two are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them. The options for sponsor organisations may include the following: Internal Applications Only Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Internal and External Applications Bradford District Care NHS Trust Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - Wakefield placements If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your manager's support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer. We also accept self-funding applicants or applicants from the Private, Independent and Voluntary Organisations. Our team will work with you to help secure a suitable and quality assured practice placement. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more information about this role. The closing date for all applications is Monday 3rd March 2025 Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted. Interview Date:
w/c 28th April 2025 You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Friday 4th April 2025 You will receive notification of the outcome of your interview by Friday 6th June 2025 Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Current NMC Registered Nurse (level 1) or NMC registered Midwife Relevant honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 or completion of Leeds Beckett PPD module (attained prior to application) Evidence of recent continuous learning and development (accredited or unaccredited gained within the last 5 years) Knowledge and Understanding Essential Understanding of Public Health and the 0-19 Agenda Understanding of current policies relating to Public Health Awareness of the demands of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course Understanding about issues relating to equality and diversity Understanding about leadership Understanding about issues relating to safeguarding Desirable Understanding of the role of other professionals involved in children's services Awareness of wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children Experience in a leadership role Skills and Experience Essential Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills (self-awareness, body language, listening, clarifying, tact and diplomacy, ability to make themselves understood, sensitivity to others) Effective literacy and numeracy skills (report writing and analysis, patient/client record keeping) Effective clinical problem solving abilities (ability to analyse associated factors, prioritise needs for action, initiate an action plan and review/reflect on outcomes) Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of applying evidence based practice IT skills (use of keyboard, email, and a range of software programmes) Desirable Involvement in the preparation of statements/reports for formal purposes (e.g. case review meetings, court hearings) Experience of problem solving in community settings Experience of multi-agency working in a community setting Experience of audit/evaluation/research Attributes and Attitudes Essential Motivated to become a Public Health Nurse Empathetic, non-judgemental, and client/patient focused Other requirements Essential Ability to travel as course requirements demand Desirable Hold a full driving licence and have permanent access to a vehicle Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Various Various BD18 3LD Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 453-25-6960472
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We are recruiting with NHS employers in the region, listed below. All employers are offering internal secondments and two are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them. The options for sponsor organisations may include the following: Internal Applications Only Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Internal and External Applications Bradford District Care NHS Trust Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - Wakefield placements If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your manager's support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer. We also accept self-funding applicants or applicants from the Private, Independent and Voluntary Organisations. Our team will work with you to help secure a suitable and quality assured practice placement. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more information about this role. The closing date for all applications is Monday 3rd March 2025 Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted. Interview Date:
w/c 28th April 2025 You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Friday 4th April 2025 You will receive notification of the outcome of your interview by Friday 6th June 2025 Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Current NMC Registered Nurse (level 1) or NMC registered Midwife Relevant honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 or completion of Leeds Beckett PPD module (attained prior to application) Evidence of recent continuous learning and development (accredited or unaccredited gained within the last 5 years) Knowledge and Understanding Essential Understanding of Public Health and the 0-19 Agenda Understanding of current policies relating to Public Health Awareness of the demands of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course Understanding about issues relating to equality and diversity Understanding about leadership Understanding about issues relating to safeguarding Desirable Understanding of the role of other professionals involved in children's services Awareness of wider health legislation/policies/strategies affecting children Experience in a leadership role Skills and Experience Essential Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills (self-awareness, body language, listening, clarifying, tact and diplomacy, ability to make themselves understood, sensitivity to others) Effective literacy and numeracy skills (report writing and analysis, patient/client record keeping) Effective clinical problem solving abilities (ability to analyse associated factors, prioritise needs for action, initiate an action plan and review/reflect on outcomes) Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of applying evidence based practice IT skills (use of keyboard, email, and a range of software programmes) Desirable Involvement in the preparation of statements/reports for formal purposes (e.g. case review meetings, court hearings) Experience of problem solving in community settings Experience of multi-agency working in a community setting Experience of audit/evaluation/research Attributes and Attitudes Essential Motivated to become a Public Health Nurse Empathetic, non-judgemental, and client/patient focused Other requirements Essential Ability to travel as course requirements demand Desirable Hold a full driving licence and have permanent access to a vehicle Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Various Various BD18 3LD Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 453-25-6960472
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