PG Dip Specialist Practitioner: District Nursing

Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing with Integrated Supplementary and Non-Medical Prescribing (V300). This programme leads to recordable NMC qualifications in Specialist Practice and Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing. The course will develop autonomous specialist practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration). Study for a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recordable qualification in District Nursing Learn from expert nurses and specialists on this contemporary course Benefit from a curriculum praised by the NMC for its enhanced practice perspective and outstanding fitness for practice Have your professional competencies (NMC, 2022) assessed in theory and practice Experience practice placement Foster critical thinking, analytical skills and reflective practice to acquire lifelong learning skills. Develop the skills, expertise, and attributes to become inspirational role models and mentor for other practitioners seeking to achieve higher levels of competency in specialist community practice. The key principles covered in the course include: Advanced communication and clinical skills Meeting the needs of culturally diverse communities Effective collaboration with stakeholders Advocating the rights and needs of vulnerable populations Recognising public health needs Addressing inequalities and compassionate leadership These principles are underpinned by the seven platforms of specialist practice (NMC, 2022) and enable district nurses to make autonomous decisions, in situations that require them to manage greater clinical complexity and risk, both in terms of the people they care for, the caseloads they manage and the services they work within, which in turn may be integrated with other agencies, professionals and disciplines. Academic research and theoretical perspectives contribute to the generation of innovative practice development and the extension of professional roles. This programme is therefore designed to create critically reflective and responsive practitioners who will synthesise new knowledge to develop practice within the dynamic political context of health and social care. Practitioners will be prepared for future leadership roles in multi-professional, multi-agency teams who will work in increasingly complex environments. Specialist practitioner students are aspiring to the role of a specialist practitioner community district nurse who is required to undertake additional education to ensure safe and effective practice within complex and sensitive settings whilst working with individuals, families, and communities. It is their personal and professional responsibility to do so and the course facilitates this within legal, ethical and competency frameworks related to practice. Valuing and challenging previous experiences prepares students to exercise higher levels of clinical aut

You will need: Home Qualification requirements Show all sections Undergraduate degree In a relevant nursing subject Consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of successful Level 6 or Level 7 (within the last 5 years) GCSEs and equivalents GCSE/Equivalent Grade C or above in Maths and English Additional requirements Relevant work experience Must be registered as an Adult Nurse on the NMC Register, with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience Interview required An interview will be conducted involving the prospective learner and the employer prior to offering a place on the programme Further information DBS Requirements Current enhanced DBS required. Students must be deemed competent with support from their employer in order to being capable of completing the V300 independent and supplementary prescribing. Extra Requirements Registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration Please note: Students wishing to undertake the V300 element of this programme must also be deemed competent by, and obtain permission and support from their employer. All students who wish to undertake V300 Non-Medical Prescribing will have to complete an additional 'North West Non-Medical Prescribing Application form' which will be approved by the prescribing programme team prior to commencement on the NMP programme. RPL RPL is allowed on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU You will apply for the course directly with your NHS Trust. Self-funding students will need to contact the programme lead directly via email - S.E.Edwards@ljmu.ac.uk Additional interview requirements Applicants will be invited to interview for a place on the programme. You will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation; the title will be given to you two weeks prior to your interview date. You will also need to provide an up-to-date professional portfolio demonstrating progression towards a career in Specialist Community Practice and an understanding of the district nursing role. The portfolio should include relevant, practice reflections (NMC revalidation documents are accepted). You must also demonstrate that you will be able to adapt to student status.

UK students: £9,840 per year

UK/Home: £9,840 per year

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• Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom