Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leek; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking Specialized Community Public Health Practitioners for the role of School Nurse. The ideal candidate will possess the required SCPHN qualifications and have a solid foundation in public health practices. Responsibilities include caring for a specific population, training within the team, and contributing to the Healthy Child Programme. The role offers a supportive environment for career development and is part of an organization committed to improving community health.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Qualified Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner.
• Experience of working in a school nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a defined population of service users.
• Lead initiatives relating to the Healthy Child Programme.
• Deliver training and supervision for team performance.

Skills

Experience in Public Health

Clinical knowledge

Assessment skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified SCPHN- School Nurse

NMC registration

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner - School Nurse

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Qualifications and training

Qualified SCPHN- School Nurse

Experience

Suitable for experienced or a newly qualified School Nurse.

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

Main duties of the job

• Be a Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner and have detailed professional and clinical knowledge. They will be a specialist practitioner and have a focus in public health across the 0-19 agenda.
• Be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including the community and hospitals.
• Be skilled in the assessment of children and young people's care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
• Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
• Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
• Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
• To deliver commissioned aspects of the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring key objectives and outcomes are achieved.

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For more information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

• Specialist Public Health Practitioner - School Nursing
• NMC registration
• Experience of working in a school nursing role.

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust