Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Student Health Visitor (SCPHN) for Hull University
The closing date is 19 March 2026
The start date for this position will be September 2025
Student Health Visitor (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – Health Visitor) with guaranteed ongoing employment subject to successful completion of the course.
Are you a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a special interest and commitment to improving the Health and Social outcomes for children and families? Harrogate District Foundation Trust is currently recruiting to full/part time Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor student posts), to commence training in September for 52/104 weeks. At the end of the training and on successful SCPHN registration with NMC, you will be guaranteed a health visiting post in one of our Trust's Health Visiting teams in North Yorkshire.
Student SCPHN rate is £32,324 per annum pro rata
We have placements in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale
Main duties of the job
As a Health Visitor you can make a real difference to children, families and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the development and delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, promoting child development, safeguarding children, preventing social exclusion and deprivation, and tackling important public health issues. Every day working as a Health Visitor is different, with responsibilities including home visits and working with a range of local children's agencies and professionals.
Health Visitors have the opportunity to work flexibly in the community and are a crucial part of the healthcare team. It is a diverse role which involves being part of a wider team that provides you with support as you work to improve the health of local families.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
Student Health Visitor (SCPHN) Band 5 (Fixed Term Training Post)
**The start date for this position will be September 2026**
Progression to Band 6 Health Visitor upon successful qualification.
About the role
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for motivated and compassionate nurses or midwives to train as Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors). This Band 5 Student Health Visitor post provides a structured pathway into the Health Visiting profession, combining academic study with supervised practice in community settings.
You will join a supportive and experienced team committed to helping you develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to qualify as a Band 6 Health Visitor.
What You Can Expect
* Employment as a Band 5 Student Health Visitor for the duration of the SCPHN (Health Visiting) programme.
* A high quality learning experience delivered in partnership with our university provider.
* Practice placements within our Health Visiting teams.
* Dedicated support from practice assessors, supervisors, and the wider service.
* Opportunities to develop leadership, public health, and family-centred practice skills.
Upon successful completion of the SCPHN programme and achievement of professional registration, you will be eligible to be offered a Band 6 Health Visitor post. Band 6 posts are allocated based on available vacancies across the geographical region and may not be in the same locality where you trained.
Further information about Band 6 opportunities will be shared with you as you approach qualification.
Salary scale Band 5 will be mid-point Band 5 for the duration of the training. Students do not accrue an increment during the training period.
We have placements in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale
Training
* Have an NMC-valid registration as either a Level 1 registered nurse or midwife capable of safe and effective practice at a level of proficiency for the intended field of SCPHN practice before application.
* Hold a first degree – Applicants without a first degree may be considered subject to submitting evidence of relevant prior nursing or midwifery experience.
* Have employer support and protected learning time whether NHS or non-NHS funded.
* Successful interview and subject to:
o A suitable SCPHN placement and Practice Assessor and Supervisor who all meet the quality governance aspects of the programme and will contribute to the teaching and assessment process and provide the student with practice learning opportunities.
* Evidence of a current satisfactory enhanced DBS; this will be carried out by their employing organisation.
What our practitioners say
"As a Health Visitor I see part of my role as ensuring children and young people have the best start in life working with a range of other agencies to support this makes the role interesting and rewarding." (Karen, Health Visitor)
"Health visiting can be a challenging but rewarding career especially working with many families with complex needs. COVID has developed digital resources which is a positive but does not substitute the school required to complete a holistic assessment on a child and family." (Lucy, Health Visitor)
"As a Health Visitor, enhanced communication skills are essential, not only to successfully work with families but also to address identified risk factors and work within multi agency teams to address safeguarding." (Kati, Health Visitor)
Students will be aligned to a practice assessor in one of the teams in North Yorkshire.
Internal applicants will need to discuss with service manager and have agreement regarding secondment; otherwise, this will be a fixed term contract.
Please note if you are successful at interview, you will then need to apply to Hull University separately.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience:
* Evidence of post registration study.
* First degree at 2:2 or above.
* Experience of community working.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current Public Health agenda.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice or practice development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a year £34,592 per annum (SCPHN Rate)
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