In this role, the Specialist Practice Student will work under the guidance of a Community Practice Assessor (CPA) and collaborate with university lecturers to enhance their skills in assessing and addressing the healthcare needs of school-aged children. Responsibilities include implementing and evaluating care plans while engaging in reflective learning. The Trust values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all community segments and providing reasonable adjustments as necessary. Interested candidates are advised to apply promptly through the NHS jobs website, as the role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if application numbers are high.
We are delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing(SCPHN) School Nursing Course. This is run as a joint programme between Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and either Oxford Brookes University or Bucks New University. All university tuition fees are paid for you.
During the course your time will be split between practical training within a School Nursing Team and academic study. The practice placements are offered in Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. The course commences in September 2025 and is currently offered on a full-time basis only. Please ensure that you indicate if you have commenced the course previously in another university and the reason you did not complete. The course is run at Post Graduate Diploma - level 7, at both Bucks New university & Oxford Brookes. Detailed information about the courses can be found by accessing the university websites or contacting them directly.
If you are interested in a career with BHFT as a School Nurse, we offer support throughout your training, and there is a requirement to take a substantive post as a School Nurse when you qualify for a minimum period of 2 years, subject to availability of vacant School Nurse posts within BHFT.
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To complete the required further education at level 7 in order to provide and maintain a high standard of skilled School Nursing practice for individuals, groups and communities in a variety of settings in accordance with the accredited faculty syllabus.
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The specialist practice student School Nurse works under the direction of the CPA, who is a member of the locality Health Visiting Team. The student will work with their School Nursing Supervisor's client group under supervision.
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To work with CPA and university lecturers to reflect on academic learning and practice, contribute to assessment of progress, plan learning objectives and submit academic coursework according to university deadlines.
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To assess and re-assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate packages of care in liaison with and under the direct tutelage of the CPA / Supervisor.
About us
Themust haves for this role:
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Meet the university entrance requirements and be able to evidence the academic ability to study at a minimum of level 6.
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Current NMC Qualification as a nurse at time of application.
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Evidence of a period of completed preceptorship.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Karen Jacobs on , wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications must be made using NHS jobs website. By submitting your application via NHS Jobs, you consent to BHFT sharing your application form withBucks New University or Oxford Brookes.Interviews are held jointly with the university, will be held on Tuesday 7th Jan 2025 and will be face to face. All arrangements will be communicated by email.
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