SCPHN - Student Health Visitor 2025-26

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Visitor to join their team in Enfield. This role involves making a significant impact on public health through home visits and community engagement. You will collaborate with various professionals to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, addressing vital health challenges. This unique opportunity offers a fixed 12-month salaried placement, providing you with the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to the well-being of children and families in a diverse community. If you are passionate about making a difference in public health, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-qualified experience as a nurse/midwife.
• Passion for public health and community service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and lead parent groups to support families.
• Develop and implement the Healthy Child Programme.

Skills

Public Health

Health Visiting

Home Visits

Community Engagement

Education

Level 6 Nursing Qualification

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Job description

Job Overview

You will be a registered nurse/midwife with a minimum of 12 months post-qualified experience, a passion for public health (Health Visiting), and a desire to make a difference. The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Health Visitor training may be suitable for you. As a Health Visitor (SCPHN) in Enfield, your responsibilities will include home visits and leading groups for parents, enabling you to make a real difference to children, families, and communities. You will play a key role in developing the Healthy Child Programme, addressing social exclusion, deprivation, and public health challenges.

Additional Information

For more about the role of a Health Visitor, please visit:

www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/nursing/careers-in-nursing/health-visiting/

SCPHN Study Details

This application is for an NHS-sponsored, fixed 12-month salaried placement with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will be guided to apply for a full-time, one-year place at the University of Hertfordshire. Applicants must have previously studied at least at level 6.

Requirements

• Full driving license and access to a car (essential).
• Available to start in September 2025.
• Able to travel to and from the University of Hertfordshire.

Participants must attend university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with university regulations to fulfill the SCPHN program requirements.

Service Context

Health Visiting and School Nursing teams belong to the Enfield 0-19 Children’s Community Service, commissioned by the Local Authority (Public Health), within North Middlesex University NHS Trust. The service is based at The Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, with good public transport links, including nearby train stations.

Team and Community

There are four Health Visiting Teams and one School Nurse team covering all of Enfield, working collaboratively to deliver "The Healthy Child Programme". The teams include health visitors, school nurses, early years practitioners, staff nurses, and assistants. We emphasize partnership working with GPs, midwives, schools, social care, early help, and voluntary organizations to ensure optimal outcomes for children and young people.

Location and Opportunities

The service is based near Enfield town centre, which offers vibrant markets and retail outlets, well-connected by public transport. Enfield is diverse and offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact in many lives. Our teams work closely with a wide range of professionals to support families effectively.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Shirley Adebayo
• Job Title: Professional Development Lead Nurse, 0-19 Services
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

or

• Maura Ryan
• Email: [e-mail]
• Direct Phone: [phone]
• Position: Clinical Lead, Health Visiting (0-19 services)