Student Specialist Children's Community Nurse (SPQ)
The closing date is 03 May 2026.
Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Children's Nurse to undertake the Community Children's Nursing (CCN) Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) programme. The position is a one-year post‑registration programme which enables nurses to fulfil the academic and practice requirements of the University and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
The programme is provided jointly with the University of Surrey and commences in September 2025. We will support student CCNs to complete the programme on a full‑time basis over one year or a part‑time basis over two years, based with either our Portsmouth or Southampton CCN team.
Preferred candidate will hold a Registered Nurse (Child) BSc degree with 2:2 or above, supporting learners in practice qualification/mentorship or equivalent, and evidence of continued professional development.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Job responsibilities
* Provide high quality, holistic, family centred nursing care for children, young people and families with acute and short‑term conditions, long‑term conditions, disabilities, complex health conditions, continuing care needs, life‑limiting, life‑threatening illness, including palliative and end‑of‑life care needs.
* Work as part of the Children’s Community Nursing team, learning from experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
* Meet NMC standards for specialist education and practice, recording the qualification with the NMC on completion.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Child) BSc degree with 2:2 or above.
* Supporting learners in practice qualification/mentorship or equivalent.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Disclosure check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Address
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year, based on full-time hours.
Contract
Fixed term, 12 months.
Role details
Reference number: 348‑CFS‑10988. Job locations: Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre.
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