Specialist Community Practitioner Student (District Nursing)

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust are looking to sponsor highly motivated qualified nurses with significant clinical nursing experience who are interested in undertaking the Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification.

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

To work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher and Experienced Practitioners to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice

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

This course is undertaken with London South Bank University

Applicants to the Post Graduate Diploma pathway are required to have a relevant honours degree at 2:2 classification or above.

To be aware of and act in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, legislation and NMC standards.

To adhere to Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust policies and procedures at all times.

To ensure that records are kept and maintained in line with NMC guidelines, Trust record keeping and information governance policies.

To adhere to national and local infection control procedures and standards at all times.

To be willing to expand nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training, to keep up to date with professional developments and maintain current PREP portfolio.

To set appropriate objectives and review them regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager.

To meet regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager in order to review own performance.

To participate in clinical audit in order to promote the development of patient centred evidence based practice.

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:

Qualifications and Training

Desirable: - Recognised teaching and mentoring qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working as a registered nurse in a community setting; - Experience of managing staff within a team

Knowledge & Skills