Student Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,256.00 to £44,685.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38256.00 - £44685.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM1 1EA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | F0058-26-0002 |
Summary
Your duties and responsibilities will include (not limited to): The assessment and reassessment of care needs, whilst developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Practice Teacher/Mentor To regularly take part under supervision, in managing a corporate caseload, in order to develop the required managerial skills, including the allocation of work, supervision and support of junior staff. Delivering service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards. Participate in and develop health promotion activities in line with Borough priorities. Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients. Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems. Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations. To respond effectively to the local population health needs through working within the team. To work within national and local policies for Safeguarding to identify vulnerable children and children in need of protection under the supervision of the Specialist Practice Teacher, and to contribute to interagency planning for children requiring statutory social services involvement. Our Ideal Candidate We would expect the successful students to fulfil the following: Education/Qualifications Registered Nurse Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. Please note: Some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidate the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning) For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral Willingness to support management of change, development and working practice Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team and other agencies. Must be a car owner/driver Please state if applying for School Nurse or Health Visitor.