Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student (SCPHN)
Starting September 2026. This is a one‑year fixed‑term contract and fully funded post to undertake defined project training. The role is 37.5 hours a week and includes study at Masters level.
Role Overview
As a SCPHN you will play a fundamental role in the development of the Healthy Child Programme 0‑19 across the BNSSG footprint, promoting development, emotional health and well‑being of children and young people. You will support parents and carers, tackle important public health issues and focus on the child or young person.
Training and Placement
For the practice and placement element of this role you will be aligned to a team within one of the localities across BNSSG. You will spend the first part of your training in one locality and then move to another for the latter part, gaining experience across the geography. You will complete a 52‑week programme at Masters level to gain the professional qualification of SCPHN – 50% practice and 50% theory lead by UWE.
Qualifications
You must be an NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife. You will be expected to attend the university for academic purposes and complete practical experience within the service. The practice assessor will assess achievement of overall proficiency for entry to the SCPHN part of the register.
Benefits
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and to improving the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
Testimonials
"I really enjoyed the SCPHN course and it helped me to think more broadly about Public Health and the role of health visiting in supporting families. No two days are the same as all visits are so personal to the family I am working with. I also enjoy working with families and helping them to navigate the support available to them in the wider community." – Current Sirona Health Visitor
"My role is varied each day and allows me to work with children and young people to identify what matters to them, give information and signpost to the right support. I found the course enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone interested." – Current Sirona School Nurse
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact:
* Fai Pope, Locality Lead for Public Health Nursing – fai.pope@nhs.net
* South Gloucestershire: Matt Gould‑Pullin – matthew.gould-pullin@nhs.net
* Bristol: Hollie Murphy – hollie.murphy5@nhs.net
* North Somerset: Fiona Owens – fiona.owens@nhs.net
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