We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nurse training.
This is a fully funded, full-time programme delivered in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE) at Masters level, commencing September 2026 for 12 months. The programme provides a structured and supported pathway into Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, combining 50% academic study and 50% practice-based learning to develop advanced skills and confidence in the School Nurse role.
The course includes a blended learning approach with attendance at UWE (Glenside Campus, Bristol), self-directed study, and supernumerary practice placements. Following the initial phase, learning consolidates through increased practice-based experience alongside ongoing academic development. Annual leave is aligned with university timetables.
Throughout training, you will be supported by a dedicated Academic in Practice and Practice Assessor, as well as experienced team leaders. A bespoke preceptorship programme is also provided on successful completion of the course to support transition into qualified SCPHN practice.
This is a fixed-term post for the duration of the course, with salary at mid-point Band 5. Travel to UWE is required and supported, with travel costs covered. There is potential for a permanent role on successful completion of training.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and committed Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families, and a strong aspiration to develop within public health nursing.
The core purpose of the School Nurse role is to keep children safe, healthy, and ready to learn whilst addressing both immediate health needs and long-term well-being.
* You will be expected to contribute and support with the Healthy Child Programme, this will be through a mixture of mandated and ad hoc visits. You will be supported to give evidence based advice and guidance to families through a structured programme of learning opportunities.
* You will remain supernumerary throughout the programme however as the programme develops you will be supported to become an autonomous practitioner.
During taught practice you will be expected to attend placement 2.5 days a week, increasing to 4 days a week during consolidated practice.
Working within the Torbay 0–19 Partnership, you will be part of an integrated service bringing together Health Visiting, School Nursing and Action for Children to deliver joined-up support for children, young people and families.
During your time as a Student SCPHN you will gain wide-ranging community experience and contribute to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, developing the confidence and capability required for specialist public health nursing practice.
You will be supported to grow within a collaborative, multidisciplinary workforce, working across diverse community settings and contributing to meaningful, preventative health outcomes.
You will be based within the 0–19 Torbay Service, working across Paignton, Brixham and Torquay as part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team. Practice learning will provide rich and varied experience across schools, family homes and wider community settings, contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and making a real difference to children, young people and families.
Care to join us? Browse our interactive staff booklet to learn more about our staff benefits!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Griffin Job title: Torbay 0 to 19 School Nurse Team Lead Email address: t.griffin2@nhs.net Telephone number: 07935480117
Dawn Hammacott School Nurse Assessor dawnhammacott@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr