Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student Sponsorship SN
The closing date is 28 May 2026
In Dorset we have a proven record of successfully training School Nurses. Dorset is a beautiful county offering experience of working in rural as well as urban areas. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) has close ties with the University of Surrey and has gained an excellent reputation in the training of 0‑19yrs Specialist Community Public Health Nurses – all of whom have acquired jobs in the NHS following completion of their course.
The course will commence on 12th October 2026.
The CYP Public Health service is delighted to offer this exciting opportunity in partnership with The University of Surrey. The programme comprises practical learning in a School Nurses in a 0‑19 team within the county of Dorset and academic studies. Students will be fully supported in clinical practice by a qualified Practice Assessor and a Practice Supervisor.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applicants who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Entry requirements: Hold a full NMC registration or currently enrolled on an NMC approved pre‑registration nursing programme where you will have your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife NMC pin in place at point of the programme starting.
Postgraduate Study (PGDip) – standard entry requirement is a UK Bachelor Honours Degree / overseas equivalent. Combination of academic & experiential learning will be considered on individual merits & may be acceptable. Contact Programme Lead Felicity Jones for advice, felicity.jones@surrey.ac.uk
* Meet academic competencies within the framework of University requirements
* Actively participate in the course
* Work with PA / PS in a reflective manner
* Adhere to University policies & procedures
* Practice using present clinical skills develop relevant competencies (within the specialist clinical sphere) to demonstrate skills as specialist practitioner
* Work within NMC (2022) guidelines & scope of professional practice
Interviews to be held on 5th of June 2026. Successful applicants at interview will then need to submit a formal application to the university. Course starts on 12th October 2026.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* NMC registration Part 1 or 2 or NMC registered midwife or currently enrolled on an NMC approved pre‑registration nursing programme where you will have your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife NMC pin in place at the point of the programme starting.
* Evidence of recent professional updating and development/academic study within last five years
Experience
* Understanding of School Nurse role
* Knowledge of Safeguarding
* Care in the community experience
Personal attributes
* Motivation for application explicit in supporting information
Additional requirements
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
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.
Address
DHC HQ 4-6 Nuffield Rd, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole BH17 0RB
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