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Full time & Part time September PGDip 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Nursing & Health (27)

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The District Nursing PGDip programme is designed for community nurses who aspire to take on leadership roles in their field. This course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the evolving landscape of community nursing. With a strong emphasis on leadership development and the ability to drive meaningful change in your practice environment, you will spend a significant amount of time in practical settings, supported by experienced practice teachers. The programme consists of six modules and is available for full-time study over 12 months or part-time study over two years. Upon completion, you will receive a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) community specialist practitioner (CSP) award. Entry requirements include being a registered Adult Nurse on Part One of the NMC register and having recent study at degree level. It is also essential to secure a student place within an NHS Trust for access to a community practice teacher and funding support. Join us on this transformative programme and become a leader in district nursing.

About the course

Our District Nursing PGDip is community nurses who want to prepare for (or consolidate) a leadership role.

The course prepares you for the changing face of community nursing. You will:

  • strengthen your leadership attributes
  • become a skilful specialist practitioner
  • learn how to lead and bring about change in your practice environments. 

A large amount of your time will be spent in the practice environment. You will have a practice teacher who will support the development of your professional practice. 

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Entry Requirements

You must:

This course is at level 7 (Master’s Degree) therefore evidence is required of recent study at level 6 (degree level)
be registered on Part One (Adult/ RN1/ RNA) of the NMC register as an Adult Nurse and active UK Nurse
be able to demonstrate evidence of recent study at level 6 on entry
have secured a student place within an NHS Trust which will ensure the following:

access to a community practice teacher and placement area
a source of NHS funding (employment) to enable payment of the course fees.



Fees

Funding is secured via application to an NHS Trust for a student post for the 52 week course (Student School Nurse or Student Health Visitor); this will involve an application to NHS jobs for the student vacancy followed by a joint interview with a community NHS Trust and the University.

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