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SCPHN Health Visiting Opportunities in NHS GG&C
Post Graduate Diploma (Masters Level) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Commencing September 2021
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK. With an annual budget of £3.5 billion we are committed to developing our staff, facilities and services to provide the highest standard of care. We are fully committed to the key ambition and aims set out by the Scottish Government to provide children and young people with the best possible start in life.
We are continuing the recruitment of staff to undertake the Post Graduate Diploma - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting Programme. This will be a full time course at one of our University Providers.
SCPHN HV Programme
We are recruiting students to commence the programme full time for program 2021-22. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone keen to pursue a career in Health Visiting and to make a difference in children's lives. Applications are invited from nurses and midwives. You must have a first level degree and evidence of recent CPD study. In addition, current NMC Registration is essential.
On appointment to the programme within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, the successful applicants will be trainee Health Visitor during the course, (trainee Health Visitors are currently paid as Band 7 annexe 21) progressing to a substantive Health Visiting post band 7 on successful completion of the programme and registration on Part 3 NMC register.
Graduates will be expected to consolidate practice within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
New Graduate SCPHN Health Visitors will complete a period of preceptorship in their first post as part of NMC requirements.
In order to apply for this opportunity, please complete an NHSGGC Online Application form and submit via the online application system.
You should discuss your application with your current line manager and please ensure that one of the two work references requested is your current line manager.
Please complete the supporting statement within the application form. This will outline in no more 500 words your motivation and rationale for undertaking the programme to become a SCPHN Health Visitor.
There will be Virtual Interviews via Microsoft Teams for this opportunity. These interviews will be held w/c 02.08.21
Informal Contact: Val Tierney, Tel No: 07785762201
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .
EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.