Student District Nurse

CLCH is looking to recruit highly motivated experienced registered adult nurses interested in undertaking the BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nurse) qualification in September 2023.

This is a fully funded and salaried training place. You will be given a fixed term contract with CLCH to undertake a one year full-time course.

Students will be supported by Community Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors based across Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

We are recruiting for training role across our London teams please clearly identify your preference regarding your location on the application form. Students will study at London South Bank University.

Candidates will require the following skills/knowledge:

• Current NMC Registration for nursing (Adult Branch)
• 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 training to this level.
• Note some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidates the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning)
• For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary.
• Post registration study / learning over the past two years.
• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse in a community nursing role

Please use the personal statement section of the application to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

• To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register / recordable for Specialist Community Practitioner.
• Within the learning environment of a community nursing team, the Specialist Community Practitioner Student will develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Practitioner within the District Nursing pathway.
• To gain the knowledge, skills and competence required in order to exercise high levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care, focusing on four broad areas:
• Clinical practice
• Community Engagement
• Clinical practice development
• Leadership in clinical practice
• The post of Specialist Community Practitioner Student is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable / registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.

• To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations
• To work with the Community Practice Assessor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice
• With the support of the Community Practice Assessor, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation
• To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to District Nursing

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities