SCPHN School Nurse Student

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London seeks qualified Nurses and Midwives for a fully funded School Nurse position, offering SCPHN qualification at Level 7. This role includes responsibilities related to children's health services and requires NMC registration, a 2:1 degree or equivalent, and the ability to start in January 2026. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, leadership skills, and a commitment to public health.

Qualifications

• NMC registration for nursing or midwifery or evidence of application with confirmed registration within 2 months.
• Evidence of continual professional development at level 6.
• Knowledge of Public Health role in contemporary health visiting.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and families to promote health and well-being.
• Manage a demanding academic schedule and clinical workload.
• Navigate complex situations with professionalism.

Skills

Communication Skills

Innovation

Leadership

Adaptability

Reflective Learning

Education

Postgraduate Diploma or 2:1 Honours Degree

DipHE (or above)

Job description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are offering sponsorship for qualified Nurses and Midwives to complete the SCPHN qualification at level 7, to become a School Nurse . The post is fully funded by NHSE, and successful candidates will be paid AFC Band 6 (Annex 21). Candidate are required to be NMC registrants, have a Level 6 qualification at 2:1 or above, be able to demonstrate study at level 7 in the previous 2 years and be able to commence the programme in January 2026 at Greenwich University.

It's an exciting time to be part of an organisation that is shaping the future of 0-19 children's services in SE London. Are you eager to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the public health approach to reducing health inequalities? At LGT, SCPHN's lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, provision of Universal Services and Targeted interventions to those children and families with the greatest need.

We are invested in the development of Public Health Nursing, and this is underpinned by our Public Health Nursing strategy and training programme for all roles within the PHN teams.

Recruitment Process: This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Main duties of the job

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:

Innovation & Adaptability - The ability to meet the diverse needs of children and families on our caseload.

Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme - Understanding key principles and practices to support child health.

Commitment to Public Health - Awareness of wider determinants of health and a drive to address public health needs.

Strong Communication Skills - Excellent listening and communication abilities to engage effectively with colleagues and families.

Autonomy & Teamwork - Confidence in working independently while contributing to a cohesive team environment.

Emotional Maturity - The ability to navigate complex and distressing situations with professionalism and compassion.

Leadership & Decision-Making - A willingness to take responsibility and make informed, appropriate decisions.

Academic Excellence - The ability to manage a demanding academic year with multiple deadlines.

Reflective Learning - A commitment to self-improvement and building on prior knowledge and experience.

Interview Structure: Shortlisted candidates will participate in a two-part interview process:

Group Discussion - Candidates will engage in a conversation on an unseen topic or question.

Individual Interview - A panel interview where candidates will deliver a short 5-minute presentation at the beginning. Further details will be provided upon shortlisting.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability3. Improving the experience of staff with disability4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development5. Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

Eligibility Criteria & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

NMC Registration Current registration for nursing or midwifery, OR evidence of application with confirmed registration within 2 months of the start date.

Educational Qualifications

DipHE (or above) with 120 credits at Level 5 (Higher Education Credit Framework for England), OR evidence of equivalent prior learning.

Postgraduate Diploma Route A 2:1 Honours Degree is required. Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details.

Eligibility to Work in the UK Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK.

Application Submission ALL sections of the application form must be fully completed according to the provided written guidelines.

Numeracy: National Qualifications Framework Level 1-2 (equivalent to GCSE).

Literacy: National Qualifications Framework Level 3-4 (equivalent to A-level).

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery or o Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date
• DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) 2 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. 3
• Evidence of continual professional development at level 6
• Degree

Fitness to Practice

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Application Completion

• ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines

Literacy and Numeracy

• Literacy and Numeracy at the level of the National Qualifications Framework at level 1-2 for Numeracy (equivalent of GCSE) and 3-4 for Literacy (equivalent of A level).

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Public Health role of contemporary health visiting & working in community settings
• Knowledge of local and national policies which influence the provision of health visiting
• Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance

Experience

• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload

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.

Community Matron/ Head of School Health Service

Depending on experience£43,401 per annum incl. HCAS (Annex 21)