Specialist Community Practitioner Student (District Nursing)
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£34,935 Per year
Undetermined
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London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Specialist Community Practitioner Student role is designed for qualified nurses seeking to advance their practice through a Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Practice (District Nursing) at the University of Greenwich. The position focuses on developing clinical skills, leadership, and community engagement while fulfilling the requirements for NMC registration. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience and will work closely with experienced practitioners to achieve the necessary competencies. This role is a fixed-term development opportunity aimed at enhancing nursing practice within the community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend university course dates and practice placement days as per University regulations.
- Work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher and experienced practitioners to develop necessary skills and competencies.
- Link theoretical knowledge from the university program to practical situations.
- Understand and apply current healthcare legislation, policies, and guidelines relevant to the chosen pathway.
- Develop skills in caseload and team leadership and management.
- Maintain records in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust policies.
- Participate in clinical audits to promote evidence-based practice.
- Set and review objectives regularly with the District Nurse Team Manager.
Key Skills:
- Registered on part 1 of the NMC register.
- DipHE (or above) qualification to 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent.
- Evidence of continual professional development over the last 2 years.
- Minimum two years' post-qualifying experience.
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of long-term conditions management and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and its application to nursing practice.
- Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level.
Salary (Rate): £34,935 a year
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Summary
To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Practitioner. To provide the Specialist Community Practitioner Student with a learning environment which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Practitioner within a defined pathway. To Gain The Knowledge And Skills And Competence Required In Order To Exercise Higher Levels Of Judgment, Discretion And Decision Making In Clinical Care Focusing On Four Broad Areas: Clinical practice Community Engagement Clinical practice development Leadership in clinical practice The post of Specialist Community Practitioner Sponsorship Student is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Main duties of the job
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust are looking to sponsor highly motivated qualified nurses with minimum 2 year clinical nursing experience who are interested in undertaking the Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification in January 2026 at University of Greenwich. 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
About Us
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:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted 19 August 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6
Salary £34,935 a year per annum plus HCA
Contract Fixed term
Duration 1 years
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 197-AJ7158
Job locations Community London SE13 6LH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This course is undertaken with University of Greenwich Applicants to the Post Graduate Diploma pathway are required to havea 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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This course is undertaken with University of Greenwich Applicants to the Post Graduate Diploma pathway are required to havea 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.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Training
- Registered on part 1 of the NMC register
- DipHE (or above) qualification to 120 credits at level 5 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level.
- Evidence of continual professional development over the last 2 years
Desirable
- Recognised teaching and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' post qualifying experience
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
- Experience of the audit process and clinical governance
- Evidence of researched based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working as a registered nurse in a community setting
- Experience of managing staff within a team
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the role of Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing)
- Evidence of current clinical competencies
- Knowledge of long term conditions management
- Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, standards of conduct and ethics and its application to nursing practice
- Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level
Person Specification
Essential
- An understanding of the role of Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing)
- Evidence of current clinical competencies
- Knowledge of long term conditions management
- Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, standards of conduct and ethics and its application to nursing practice
- Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Community London SE13 6LH
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