Main area SCPHN Student (Health Visitor in Training) Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (12 months fixed term training post) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shared working hours between practice and university days.) Job ref 333-D-MK-CM-1195
Employer Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Shipley Court Town Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/03/2026 23:59
SCPHN Student health Visitor in training
NHS AfC: Band 5
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust (Milton Keynes) are delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Health Visiting Course. This is run as a joint programme with Northampton University. The course is split between clinical practice and University attendance. Mileage for practice days and university attendance will be covered from the Milton Keynes 0-19 Team base.
This is an exciting time for Health Visiting in Milton Keynes as we look to the future and develop services designed to meet the needs of our diverse and growing population. We work as an integrated 0-19 service implementing new ways of working to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to families in Milton Keynes.
Applicants must be Registered Nurses or Midwives with a current NMC registration and have an interest in addressing the health needs of children and families.The course is run at Post Graduate Diploma (Level 7), see person specification for application requirements. Applicants must also be holders of a valid driving licence and have access and use of a car for the duration of the training.
For any further information regarding the course or pay, please contact 01908 725100 and ask to speak to one of our Practice Educators.
Main duties of the job
The course commence s in September 202 6 and is offered on a full-time basis. Please ensure thatyou indicate on your application if you have commenced the course previously inanotheruniversityand thereasonyou did not complete.
The post of Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies as a qualified nurse/midwife to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
NOTE The application is in two parts:
Application form including your personal statement
Separate submission of additional statements – see supporting documents
Interviews to be held on 1 6 th April 2026. I f you are successful for interview there are elements of the selection process that requires reviewing, reporting and writing information, if you have any additional needs that may impact on this, please contact us prior to interview so that reasonable adjustments can be made.
Detailed information about the academic part of the course can be found at:
The programme will enable SCPHN students to learn and work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry into the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). In collaboration with Northampton Universit y the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor, ensures suitable learning environments and create opportunities which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within the discipline of Health Visiting by the end of the programme.
Once qualified, there is an expectation that you will work for CNWL in a substantive post. (subject to availability ). W e currently offer a 6% recruitment and retention premia for substantive Health Visitors (T&C's apply, further information given at interview)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
he fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. The following summarises core responsibilities, but is not an exhaustive list
Fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with the University regulations and successful completion of the course
With the support of the Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisor, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation
To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging national, regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway
To develop/build on skills of individual caseload management and leadership/management skills within a team, taking into consideration the abilities of skill mix
To work within the University regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct
To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting
To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.
To proactively seek for learning opportunities and be creative adaptable and innovative in response to complex and challenging situations
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Educated to degree level
Experience
* Demonstrate keen interest in public health and working in the community
* Community experience or other experience relevant to Health Visiting
Knowledge & Skills
* Understanding of public health with knowledge of the healthy child programme
* Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work as a member of a team, and on own initiative in line with national and local standards and procedures
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work.Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience.AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
* Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
* Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
* If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For any further information regarding the course or pay, please contact 01908 725100 and ask to speak to one of our Practice Educators.
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