Student SCPHN School Nurse
Closing date: 10 May 2026
Training opportunity for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nursing
Fixed Term contract / secondment opportunity for 12 months commencing September 2026
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment
Interviews will take place in Gloucester on Thursday 28th May
Applicants must have a live registration on either the first or second part of the NMC register and be able to demonstrate 120 credits at level 1 and level 2. For BSc (Hons), applicants will require 120 higher education credits at Level 2 or above and for PG Dip, applicants will require a classified honours degree at 2:2 or above either in nursing or a health related subject.
You should also meet home student requirements (minimum 3 years residency in the UK) to be eligible for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the opportunity to undertake the BSc (Hons) / Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing and become registered as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The programme is designed to prepare SCPHNs with knowledge and skills to provide leadership and innovation in community health, improving population health and preventive care for children and families.
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing is a one‑year full‑time course combining taught modules at the University of the West of England (Bristol) and a clinical placement within one of six localities in Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be required to be flexible and able to travel anywhere within the county.
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Minimum of 120 higher education credits at Level 2 or above
* Understanding of Government policy in current child health programmes and impact on local needs.
Experience
* Demonstrates an understanding of public health nursing in application
* Has some knowledge/experience of safeguarding children
* Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge relating to children & young people.
Personal Attributes
* Strong time management and organisation skills
* Resilience: the role can be emotionally demanding
* Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
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.
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