Job Description

Job overview



You will be a registered nurse/midwife with a minimum of 12 months post qualified experience, a passion for public health (Health Visiting) and wanting to make a difference and willing to take the next step? The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visitor training maybe for you. As a Health Visitor (SCPHN) in Enfield, every day is different, with responsibilities including home visits, groups for parents you can make a real difference to children, families, and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the development of the Healthy Child Programme, preventing social exclusion and deprivation and tackling important public health issues.



For more information about the role of a Health Visitor please visit:

www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/nursing/careers-in-nursing/health-visiting/



SCPHN Studying at Level 7 Degree with University of Hertfordshire

This application is for an NHS sponsored, fixed 12 months salaried (practice) placement with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and once successful, you will be guided to apply for a full time one year place at the University of Hertfordshire. Potential students are required to have previously studied at least level 6.

Must have :

-full driving license -access to a car is essential -available to start in September 2025 - and able to travel to and from the University Hertfordshire.



To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.



Health Visiting along with the School Nursing Team belong to the Enfield 0-19 Children's Community Service. The Service is commissioned by the Local Authority (Public Health) and sits within North Middlesex University NHS Trust, and is based at The Civic Centre,

Silver Street, Enfield. There are good public transport links and Enfield is served by trains to Enfield Town (Overground) 6 minutes' walk and Enfield Chase (Great Northern Services) 15 minutes' walk.

There are 4 Health Visiting Teams, and one School Nurse team (covers the whole of Enfield), delivering "The Healthy Child Programme", and the teams consist of health visitors and school nurses, early years' practitioners, staff nurses, and health visitor/School nurse assistants. Partnership working is very important to ensure our

children and young people receive the best outcomes, and we work closely with GP's, midwives, schools, academies, other health professionals along with children's social care, early help, early years, children centres and voluntary organisations.



You will be working for the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, with a locality focus in Enfield. The public health 0-19 service is based in the Enfield council buildings, which is close to the town centre, with its weekly markets and a variety of popular retail outlets, and the area is well served with public transport.



Enfield is a very diverse borough in every way, and you will have the opportunities to impact positively and make a real difference to many lives. There are four teams of Health Visitors providing a wide range of services to families in Enfield by working collaboratively, and in partnership with a wide range of professionals.



1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES



1.1 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.



1.2 With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.



1.3 To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).



1.4 To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management



1.5 To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct

2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS



2.1 The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway (HV or SN).



2.2 To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.



2.3 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT



3.1 To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional, and local healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway (HV or SN).



3.2 To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.



3.3 To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.



3.4 To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct



3.5 To work within employing Organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.



3.6 To work within employing Organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES

5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING



5.1 To develop/build on skills of managing and prioritising workload, team leadership and management



5.2 With the support of the Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and the professional Professional Development Lead, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university program to the practice situation.

6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES

7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT



7.1 To work with the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice



7.2 To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse program by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES



Infection Control



Infection control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.



It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trust's polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.



To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team. To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency. To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary. To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorate's Governance structures. To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work. * Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.