# Health Visitor SCPHN Student - Waltham Forest 0-19 Services

**Company**: Tower Hamlets GP Care Group
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £39,781 a year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a registered nurse or midwife to join our friendly 0-19 team in Waltham Forest as a Health Visitor SCPHN Student. The successful candidate will have effective communication skills, be a flexible and reliable team player, and have at least 1 year's post-registration experience.

The role involves leading in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0-5), delegating to and supervising the work of the skill mix team, and working in partnership with local service providers.

As a full-time Band 5 student, you will be paid at the mid-point band 5 salary. Upon completing the 12-month training and qualifying as a SCPHN health visitor, you will be able to apply for employment as a band 6 health visitor through guaranteed employment with the GP Care Group.

The course is a one-year full-time programme, combining study and clinical learning in both university and practice placements. The university will provide theoretical knowledge and skills, while practice placement will be in Waltham Forest, facilitated by Practice Education Facilitators, practice supervisors, and practice assessors.

Key responsibilities include:

- Building on existing knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice

- Acquiring clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

- Working in partnership with local service providers to develop and support services to children and families

Requirements:

- Current nursing or midwifery registration

- At least 1 year's post-registration experience

- Ability to travel extensively across Waltham Forest and surrounding areas

- Desirable: car owner and driver

Benefits:

- Guaranteed employment with the GP Care Group upon qualification

- Opportunity to make a fundamental difference in improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families

## Skills

### Required
- NMC Registered Nurse
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Child Protection legislation
- Public Health

### Nice to have
- car owner and driver

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