Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Practitioner School Nurse in Stockport. Our School Nursing team are a dynamic, friendly and supportive team with the Health and Wellbeing of School Aged children and Young People at its core.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit 2 qualified nurses to undertake the new Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Apprenticeship in School Nursing on a full time basis. (See Terms and Conditions)Stockport School Nursing Service is part of the Women, Children and Diagnostics Business Group of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, and is also integrated with Stockport Council as part of Stockport Family and One Stockport Family Hubs. We embrace restorative practices and relational leadership within our daily work, emphasising the human first professional second ethic. The service holds corporate membership of SAPHNA for all qualified staff to support learning and development and aims to be an innovative and inclusive employer. Stockport Family works collaboratively across professional disciplines in order to improve all outcomes for school aged children, young people and families.Main duties of the jobSchool Nurses are part of One Stockport Family hubs working with all partners around the school child, young person and their family. During the apprenticeship you be delivering evidence based interventions as per the Healthy Child Programme 5-19. You will be expected to work on your own initiative at times as well as under direct supervision of your Practice assessors and supervisors. As an apprentice you will:Work alongside the Practice supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop enhanced skills in Specialist Public Health Community Nursing. You will also be supported by out Practice Development and Education lead as required and have the opportunity to attend student support forums.Complete SCPHN Apprentice course at level 7 . Meeting the required Apprenticeship Standards, University Academic Standards and the NMC Standards for qualification.The apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.Whilst an apprentice you will retain your requirement to adhere to the NMC standards for registration and practice as a registered Nurse, ensuring the safety of clients and staff and acting as a role model to others.Be a reflective practitioner working within your own capabilities utilising evidence based practice.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidayso NHS pension scheme membershipo Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furthero NHS Staff discountso Cycle to work schemeoSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debto Stockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe apprenticeship is an opportunity to join the service at an exciting time as we continue to develop along our integration journey within Stockport Family and move into our One Stockport Family Hubs. Our aim is to meet our Communities Health and Wellbeing needs within their Community. We are working closely with the council and education to embed existing strategies and develop new ways of working as a multi-agency team to promote the health and wellbeing of our school aged populationStockport has well established skill mix team within School Nursing consisting of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (School Nurses) Staff Nurses, and School Nurse Assistants who together deliver the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 along with colleagues in Stockport Family and the wider health care services in primary and secondary care, voluntary/3rd sector agencies. The service is also working with colleagues to develop multiagency pathways to ensure delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and support closer service integration through Family Help and Family Hubs .The successful candidate will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable whilst working across integrated teams. In addition, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues affecting our SEND Community, children, young people and families within the community and how School Nursing Services work with families to promote health and wellbeing.Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the person specification. (See person specification) The apprenticeship will commence in September 2023 for 13 month period.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialGCSE MATHS and English (must be shown at interview)NMC registeredFirst Degree in relevant subjectDesirableexperience in community nursinglevel 7 studyKnowledgeEssentialoDemonstrate knowledge of child development, health and well-being in the age range for pathway chosen.oDemonstrate knowledge of the Healthy Child ProgrammeoDemonstrate awareness of the potential future role for the pathway chosenDesirablePrevious experience in this field of practiceExperienceEssentialoDemonstrate experience of working with adults and/or children in a healthcare settingoDemonstrate experience of implementing practice based practiceDesirableoHealth promotion/public healthoMulti-agency liaison/workingSkills and AbilitiesEssentialoDemonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written )oDemonstrate IT competencyoDemonstrate ability to work cohesively within a teamoDemonstrate leadership potentialoDemonstrate ability to plan and organise own and others workDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressStockport NHS Foundation TrustCentral HouseStockportSK1 3TAEmployer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)