PG Dip Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing at Leeds Beckett University

Entry requirements

Applicants should have NMC first level registration (Adult), at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject of Health and be able to evidence recent professional development. Applicants who do not meet this academic requirement are advised to undertake the Professional Profile Development module in order to apply for recognition of prior (experiential) learning. Applicants will also need to secure a suitable practice placement in order to undertake the course. Applicants need to have consolidated their pre-registration nursing outcomes and to have gained a deeper understanding in relevant professional practice. All applications should be supported by two references, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion, please note references should be accompanied by a covering letter on headed paper or emailed directly by the referee. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment and if selected will need to attend an interview. At interview you will be tested on the values which promote quality care and a positive patient, staff and student experience. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.