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Student SCPHN Health Visitor
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Hosting Contract)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed term one year)
Job ref
338-7714881-26
Employer
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
across Hull and East Riding
Town
Hull and East Riding
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 paid as mid band 5 whilst in training
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/03/2026 23:59

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust logo

Student Health Visitor

Band 5

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are proud award winners of the HSJ Provider of the Year 2019

Job overview

This is a full time position as a student to undertake the practical knowledge and training as part of the Post Graduate Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course to qualify you as a Health Visitor .

You will work as part of the Integrated Specialist Public Health Nursing Team, assisting with supporting families by delivering packages of care under the direction of the Integrated Specialist Public Health Nurse  (0-19yrs) , in the home and in community settings including for example Children Centres and Early Years Settings

We plan to hold a face to face session to discuss the role and course on 4th February 2026 at 4pm at the learning centre, Willerby Hill. HU10 6ED, there will be representatives from our 0-19 services and from the university with a presentation and time to ask any questions

 We also plan to hold an online session at 4pm on10th February 2026, again there will be a presentation and representatives from the 0-19 services and the university.  Here is the link

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjI2Y2EwNTEtNjA4ZC00YWQ1LTliOTQtY2I2YTVjNjQ0ODRj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2237c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2284d03dfd-859f-4070-a1cf-6bcd34c7395f%22%7d

Main duties of the job

This opportunity is for a one-year, full-time fixed-term training contract, offering a mid Band 5 salary. The role includes both Level 7 University study and practical placement days, allowing individuals to gain valuable professional experience while advancing their academic qualifications.

Candidates applying for this position must be a 1st Level registered nurse or midwife, and they must be on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

Following successful completion of the Level 7 University study and practical placement days, you will move into a Band 6 Health Visitor role.

The health visiting service is a crucial workforce comprising specialist community public health nurses and a diverse skill mix team. Their primary role is to deliver a wide range of information, support, and access to interventions aimed at promoting the health and well-being of families, babies, children, and young people. This service covers individuals from the antenatal period through to the fifth birthday of the youngest child in the family.

Health visitors play a significant role in empowering parents and families to make informed decisions that positively impact their health and well-being. They work closely with families to offer guidance on various aspects of parenting, child development, and early health issues. Their interventions may include health assessments, advice on nutrition, immunisations, mental health support, and referrals to other services as needed.

Working for our organisation

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information and person specification regarding the roles and responsibilities see attached job description

Person specification

Qualfications, Education and Traiinig

Essential criteria
  • Current registration on the NMC register.
  • Professional qualification to Degree level or Diploma level.
  • To be on the live register of mentors
  • To be willing to work towards the Level 7 University study and practical placement days, allowing individuals to gain valuable professional experience while advancing their academic qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Some understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical area, e.g. Children, Young People and their families
  • Some understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership knowledge and skills
  • Experience of multi-agency working

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Standard IT skills
  • Assessment and screening skills
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures to effectively lead and manage others

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The Smallest ThingsTommy'sApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleHSJ Best places to workCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Melissa Blencoe
Job title
Clinical Team Leader, East Riding 0-19 Service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07816 151422
Additional information

Adhel Cadle - Clinical Team Leader, Hull 0-19 Service

Tel - 07790 882758

[email protected]

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