Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: Health Visiting (Taught)

Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification in Health Visiting

This postgraduate-level programme is designed to develop autonomous, specialist community public health nurses (SCPHNs) in the field of Health Visiting. It prepares practitioners to meet the complex demands of contemporary public health practice, beyond the requirements of initial professional registration.

Students will work towards a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registerable qualification in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting), underpinned by a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with applied practice.

Programme Highlights:

• Undertake a recognised NMC-approved qualification in SCPHN (Health Visiting)

• Be taught and supported by a multidisciplinary team of academic staff, experienced nurses, and public health specialists

• Study a curriculum commended by the NMC for its enhanced practice orientation and strong alignment with public health priorities

• Demonstrate achievement of NMC (2022) professional competencies through both academic assessment and supervised practice

• Complete a practice placement, gaining experience in real-world settings under the guidance of qualified practitioners

• Engage in critical analysis, reflective practice, and the development of lifelong learning skills

• Develop leadership capabilities and professional attributes to become a mentor and role model for others working in public health nursing

Educational Aims:

The overarching aim of the SCPHN Health Visiting programme is to prepare practitioners who are culturally competent, critically reflective, and committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities across diverse communities (NMC, 2022). Graduates will be equipped to advocate for social justice, understand and address the wider determinants of health, and deliver evidence-based, person-centred care.

Health Visitors operate at the forefront of community and public health, providing individualised care that promotes autonomy, dignity, and respect. This programme places emphasis on the core values of SCPHN practice: leadership, innovation, equity, and continuous professional development.

Through this academic and practice-based approach, learners will cultivate the skills and insight necessary to:

• Deliver holistic, family-centred care to children, parents, and families in community settings

• Apply trauma-informed approaches and respond effectively to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

• Collaborate effectively within multi-agency and interprofessional teams to safeguard and promote health and wellbeing across the life course

Graduates will emerge as confident, reflective, and forward-thinking Health Visitors- ready to make a significant impact within the communities they serve and lead the future of specialist community public health nursing.