Community Specialist Practitioner Student

We have an exciting opportunity for Community Specialist Practitioner students to work in District Nursing within Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisation. These posts are for the North Manchester locality.

This is a 53-week Level 7 post-graduate diploma (District Nursing). This would be a secondment for internal candidates or a fixed-term 53-week contract for external applicants. You will be paid at Band 5 for the duration of the course.

Our Teams work as one in the Neighbourhoods they support - delivering and designing services in partnership with local people. We also provide key services that work across wider localities and City wide. We believe that our pioneering approach will make a dramatic difference to the health of people in our City and we are looking for you to join our team and help us to do this.

The Community Specialist Practitioners' course is designed to prepare practitioners for their role as a District Nurse, through meeting the Professional Standards for Specialist Practice as outlined by the NMC (2022).

In addition, from 2016 the QNI Voluntary Standards for District Nursing Education and Practice will be adopted.

This opportunity is in conjunction with the University of Greater Manchester

You will have a current first level registration on part one of the NMC Register and you will have at least 120 credit points at level 6 or APEL equivalent.

There are 3 posts available across North Manchester

Job description

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meet NMC Standards for entry onto a specialist community practice programme: o A Current First Level Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register o Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with 120 academic credits at Level 6 or equivalent experience o Or evidence of ability to study successfully at level 6 (APL considered) to be considered for the Postgraduate Diploma o Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development

Desirable

• Relevant training to degree level or above e.g. V150, research, palliative care, elderly care, enhanced communication skills, teaching, leadership and management

Experience

Essential

• 1 year community experience at band 5 or above

Desirable

• 2 years post registration experience

About the employer

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.