Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student Sponsorship HV

Job overview

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Student (Health Visiting )

Dorset has a proven record of successfully training Health Visitors . Dorset is a beautiful county offering experience of working in rural and urban areas.  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) has close ties with the University of Surrey and has gained an excellent reputation in the training of 0-19yrs Specialist Community Public Health Nurses -all of whom have acquired jobs in the NHS following completion of their course.

DHC highly values the contribution the 0-19yrs CYP Public Health Service makes to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, using evidence-based, early intervention strategies.

Main duties of the job

CYP PH service is offering an opportunity in partnership with University of Surrey.   The programme comprises  practical learning with Health Visitors in a 0-19 team within Dorset & academic studies. Students will be supported in clinical practice by Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisors.

Entry requirements: Hold a full NMC registration or currently enrolled on an NMC approved pre -registration nursing programme where you will have your  NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife NMC pin in place at  point of the programme starting.

Postgraduate Study (PGDip)-  Standard entry requirement is a UK Bachelor Honours Degree / overseas equivalent.  Combination of academic & experiential learning will be considered on individual merits & may be acceptable. Contact  Programme Lead Felicity Jones for advice,  [email protected]

Academic  Meet academic competencies within the framework of  University requirements

• Actively participate in the course
• Work with PA / PS in a reflective manner
• Adhere to University policies & procedures

Practice Using present clinical skills develop relevant competencies (within the specialist clinical sphere) to demonstrate skills as specialist practitioner

• Work within  NMC (2022) guidelines & scope of professional practice

Interviews to be held on  2nd April 2025.  Successful  applicants at interview will then need to submit a formal application to the university. Course starts on 13th October 2025.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]