Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (PgDip)

Applicable courses
PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visiting
PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nursing

Welcome to your induction schedule. This schedule includes the activities and events designed to help you get started on your course, meet your tutors and connect with other students during your first week at the University. 

Please attend all sessions unless they are marked as optional. 

Once you have completed registration and received your IT account details, you'll find course information and updates in Blackboard help and guidance. 

Please note that induction schedules may occasionally change. We recommend checking this schedule, your email and Blackboard regularly for updates. 

Schedule

Monday 07/09/2026

Welcome to the programme

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 09:00-12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room 216

 Orientation to the University, University policies and admin essentials.

Practice module induction

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 13:30-17:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room A216

Start of the practice module will review the PAD/PARE and timesheets and academic regulations. Apprentice students complete Day one learning.

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Introduction to apprenticeships and direct funded

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 09:00-12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Maxwell Building, rooms M808 and M810
  • Apprenticeship intro – KSBs, one file, Off the Job, FBV, Prevent & Safeguarding CIC, BiL, Remind re RAPs and carers RAPs, EC 
  • Direct entry intro – Proficiencies, Protected Learning, Alternative Practice and NMC requirements, spokes, RAPs and carers RAPs, EC 

Introduction to your specialism and PT time

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 13:30-17:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
SEE Building, rooms 2.01 and SEE 2.02

Introduction to your specialism and PT time, the session will cover:

  • Intro Pathway Lead
  • Each specialism in small groups creates a poster to demonstrate the things are great & challenging about their service

Wednesday 09/09/2026

SWOT analysis and individual learning plan

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 09:00-12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 243

Creating long and short term goals, individual learning plans.

Leadership and CNSP/SCPHN

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 13:30-17:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 243

Session to review leadership traits and developing reflection in regards to leadership.

Thursday 10/09/2026

Introduction to Library service

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 09:00-12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L217

Session with the library team.

Programme requirements

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 13:30-17:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L217

Discuss programme module content, year planner, holidays and support on the programme V300 requirements.

Friday 11/09/2026

Celebration event

Date and time
Friday 11/09/2026 09:00-12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room ALS 3

Previous and new students celebrate the beginning and end of the programme with PA and PS.

Consolidation time

Date and time
Friday 11/09/2026 13:30-17:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
Online
Link
Link to be confirmed

Reading time to consolidate programme requirements and Blackboard activities in prep for next week.