SCPHN Apprentice (School Nursing)

Uk Wwl Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse or Midwife to embark on a rewarding career as a School Nurse. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in community health, with a comprehensive training program in partnership with a leading university. You will engage with children and families, advocating for their health and well-being while working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about public health and eager to make a difference, this position offers a meaningful career path with the potential for growth and impact.

Benefits

University tuition fees paid

Fixed-term contract for course duration

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Midwife with active NMC Registration.
• At least 120 academic credits at Level 5 (BSc) or Level 6 (PGDip).

Responsibilities

• Complete the 50% theoretical and 50% practical components of the programme.
• Assess health needs comprehensively and promote health improvement actions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Partnership working skills

Workload prioritization

Teamwork and leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Level 2 Maths/English (GCSE C/4 or above)

Evidence of CPD at Level 6/7

Job description

Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Type: NHS

Location: Wigan

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa

Closing date: 29/04/2025 23:59

Interview date: 20/05/2025

Job overview

Are you a highly motivated Nurse or Midwife eager to develop your skills working with children and families in the community? Consider a career as a School Nurse. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust offers training as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in School Nursing, in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).

Please ensure you meet the criteria before applying:

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Midwife with active NMC Registration and significant post-registration experience. This is not suitable for newly qualified nurses/midwives.
• Both qualifications must be listed on your application.
• At least 120 academic credits at Level 5 (BSc) or Level 6 (PGDip).
• This is a 13-month, full-time training course starting September 2025 and ending October 2026, comprising 50% academic and 50% practice placements, run jointly by WWL and MMU.

Note: This vacancy is subject to funding.

Main duties of the job

• Full-time position: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 0900-1700. Part-time work is not available for this role.
• Salary at the mid-point of Band 5. University tuition fees are paid. Employment is on a fixed-term contract for the course duration; no guarantee of permanent employment.
• Must be able to travel independently across the Trust, holding a valid driving license and access to a suitable car, which must be referenced in your supporting statement.
• Interviews are scheduled for 20th May 2025. Attendance in person is mandatory; remote interviews are not available.

If passionate about public health and improving outcomes for children and families, this role offers a meaningful career path. We seek high-caliber nurses/midwives committed to leading the healthy child programme.

Working for our organisation

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community services to Wigan Borough. We value our staff, believing that happy staff lead to happy patients.

We are committed to patient-centered, safe, and dignified care, seeking applicants who share these values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the 50% theoretical and 50% practical components of the programme to qualify as a SCPHN.
• Gain experience in diverse settings to understand the breadth of community public health nursing practice.

Clinical Practice

Develop skills to:

• Assess health needs comprehensively.
• Raise awareness about health and social well-being and available services.
• Promote actions for health improvement.
• Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to safeguard children.
• Empower individuals and groups to improve health, acting as advocates.
• Evaluate support networks and identify at-risk individuals.
• Build and maintain relationships to enhance health outcomes.
• Conduct screenings and respond appropriately.

Communication

Develop skills to:

• Convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Handle sensitive issues with empathy, such as child protection and mental health.
• Assess and interpret client problems for appropriate advice and planning.

Leadership

Develop skills to:

• Lead projects to improve community health.
• Support change management initiatives.
• Manage teams and resources ethically and effectively.

Clinical Governance / Quality

• Adhere to policies and regulations.
• Maintain professional accountability and participate in quality initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate health data for populations.

Education, Training and Development

• Complete all programme components within the specified timeframe.
• Undertake mandatory training.

Professional Responsibility

• Maintain accurate patient records per NMC guidelines.
• Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Proactively manage risks, report incidents, and ensure safety for yourself and others.

Work Circumstances

37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Level 2 Maths/English (GCSE C/4 or above)
• Meet university academic requirements
• Evidence of CPD at Level 6/7

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience
• Experience working with children and families
• Knowledge of Child Protection procedures

Desirable Criteria

• Community setting experience

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• IT proficiency
• Partnership working skills
• Workload prioritization
• Teamwork and leadership skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of the role
• Knowledge of health policy in primary and community care

Additional

• Ability to travel independently
• Adaptability to student role

Follow us on social media for updates. For application assistance, contact 01942 244000. Applications are scored against the person specification; use your supporting statement to demonstrate your fit. Some roles may require participation in an on-call rota. WWL recognises continuous service within Greater Manchester authorities and NHS organizations for benefits.

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Applicant requirements

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) Order 2020.