Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Health visiting SCPHN student
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) Sponsorship for SCPHN Qualification
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are offering sponsorship for qualified Nurses and Midwives to complete the SCPHN qualification at level 7, to become a Health Visitor. The post is fully funded by NHSE, and successful candidates will be paid AFC Band 6 (Annex 21). Candidates are required to be NMC registrants, have a Level 6 qualification at 2:2 or above and be able to commence the programme in January 2027 at Greenwich University.
It's an exciting time to be part of an organisation that is shaping the future of 0-19 children’s services in SE London. Are you eager to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the public health approach to reducing health inequalities? At LGT, SCPHN’s (Health Visitors) lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, provision of Universal Services and Targeted interventions to those children and families with the greatest need.
We are invested in the development of Public Health Nursing, and this is underpinned by our Public Health Nursing strategy and training programme for all roles within the PHN teams.
All Health Visitors and Assistant HV Practitioners have corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting (iHv) which offers a wealth of professional training programmes and resources to support excellent practice.
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Interview Dates
- 15th and 21st September
Previous applicants need not apply again.
What We Are Looking For
- The ability to be innovative and adaptive to meet the needs of the children and families on our caseload.
- Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme.
- An interest in wider determinants of health to tackle public health needs and the drivers that influence our profession.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- The ability to work autonomously and yet be part of a wider team.
- Emotional maturity in difficult or distressing situations.
- Leadership qualities and the willingness to take responsibility and make appropriate decisions.
- A high level of academic skills and the ability to cope with a very intense year with academic deadlines.
- A reflective learner able to build on previous experience and knowledge.
The post is subject to Occupational Health clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
Interview Process
If you are successfully shortlisted, interviews will take place at Downham Health Centre BR1 5EP – dates to be confirmed. The interview will be in 2 parts; part 1 shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend together as a group to discuss an unseen topic/question. Part 2 will be the individual, panelled interviews where you will be invited to deliver a short 5-minute presentation at the beginning; details for the latter will be provided once candidates are shortlisted.
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Our People Are Our Greatest Asset
When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
- Improving the experience of staff with disability.
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
- Making equalities mainstream.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Adefunke Olotu
- Job title: Education & Governance Lead
- Email address: aolotu@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07833288239
Hours of work: Monday and Tuesday 8 - 5:30pm
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