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Location
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Profession
Nurse (community and district)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
26 May 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 53 weeks (Academic timetable with fixed annual leave.)
Posted Date
12 May 2026

Job overview

DISTRICT NURSING

Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) In District Nursing Opportunity PGDip (Apprenticeship) Community Health 2026.

Are you a 1st Level nurse with 1 years’ post registration and Community Nursing experience.

Do you have evidence of 120 credits at a minimum of level 5 or study at level 6/ 7 and a broad understanding of Community Nursing?

Can you demonstrate knowledge of leadership and the role of a Community Specialist Practitioner

If the answers are YES then this is an opportunity for you.

In conjunction with Salford University we are pleased to offer a seconded development opportunity to the Apprenticeship PgDip Specialist Practice Programme (District Nursing pathway).

This is an exciting opportunity, with the programme delivered through the apprenticeship route. This will enable students to achieve the knowledge, skills and clinical competencies to practice safely and effectively in the area of Specialist Practitioner Qualification/ District Nursing.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of current issues within the NHS, Community Nursing, and their potential influence on District Nursing, together with a commitment to study at level 7

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to complete the District Nurse PGDip Apprenticeship programme through education and work-based learning successfully. They are to meet all the gateway requirements when advised by their employer and undertake the end assessment EPA. The apprentice will work in an allocated District Nursing team conducive to learning that will meet their core skills, knowledge, and behaviour relevant to the programme specialism meeting the needs of contemporary healthcare for individuals, communities, and populations.

The apprentice will work alongside a Practice Supervisor (Band 6 CSP) who has responsibility for a designated caseload of patients within the neighbourhood. The Practice assessor will confirm student achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes for practice learning, informed by feedback sought and received from practice supervisors and work in partnership with the nominated academic assessor to evaluate and recommend the student for progression for each part of the programme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.