Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Health Nurse
Band 5
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to work in school health nursing in Oxfordshire starting September 2026. The role is a fixed‑term, 12‑month, full‑time position (37.5 hours per week) that combines academic studies at Buckingham New University with placement work with a Practice Supervisor and Clinical Education Lead.
Job overview
The role involves providing public health related care, safeguarding, emotional, sexual and physical health support to school‑aged children, working with schools to deliver personal, health and social education, and managing medical conditions in schools.
Main duties
* Work with the 0‑19 team supporting localised work for school‑aged children and young people.
* Collaborate with children, young people, families, primary care, schools, statutory and voluntary services and partner agencies to facilitate health‑enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.
* Deliver services to children and families in schools and community settings.
Person specification
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife
* Practice assessor/supervisor
* 2 years post‑registration experience
* Teaching skills and/or qualification
Job Related Aptitude and Skills
* Understanding of leadership skills
* Excellent communicator with high interpersonal and organisational skills
* Effective and proactive team player
* Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)
* Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team
Knowledge & Experience
* Understanding of evidence‑based practice
* Experience delivering health promotion activities
* Community experience
* Experience working with children and families
* All new starters undergo a thorough induction process that aims to create a positive supportive working environment.
* Flexible working options are available.
* Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to the role.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning & development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (subject to waiting lists)
* Staff networking & support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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