To ensure all our student SCPHN practitioners receive the best possible learning environment, NELFT have a robust model of learning practice with dedicated Practice assessors and practice supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

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. These Are Summarised Below:

• To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations.
• With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher 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 chosen pathway.
• To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management.
• To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct, and in line with NELFT Policies and Procedures.
• To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.
• To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.
• The student will be expected to have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake all components of the Health Visitor/School Nursing duties and responsibilities, by the end of the course.
• This will be quantified by continuous assessment of competence, learning outcomes, and sign off as fit to practice as a registered Health Visitor/School Nurse by their Community Practice Teacher to the NMC.
• The student will be exposed to a variety of learning styles including virtual learning environment, shadowing, and observing alternative practices.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow, and Dartford only)

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part-time).

Working for Us

Joining Healthy Families 0-19 service NELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.