Student Health Practitioner

Downing College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks a Student Health Practitioner to provide health and wellbeing support to students. The role involves assessing and advising students, maintaining knowledge of support services, and ensuring a high standard of care. Candidates must be RGN or RMN registered, with experience in a higher education environment. This is a full-time role during term time with a competitive salary of £47,421 per annum.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and data protection.
• Experience working with young adults, especially in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, advise, and provide follow-up care to students.
• Maintain knowledge of college and NHS support services.
• Provide guidance to students and student-facing staff.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Adaptable team player

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Overview

Student Health Practitioner

CAPTION: Job details

Summary

Information for the role of Student Health Practitioner. Salary based on a full-time equivalent of £47,421 per annum. Full-time during term time, two days per week outside of term time. The Student Health Practitioner will work closely with all members of the Wellbeing Service to provide timely, responsive and sensitive support to students experiencing physical ill-health, psychological or emotional difficulties. Guided by the principles of positive physical and mental health promotion, early intervention and prevention, they will:

• Assess, triage, advise, refer and provide follow-up care to students as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of support services across the College, University, NHS and third sector.
• Provide clear guidance and signposting to students and student-facing staff, including the Academic Registrar, the Tutorial and Admissions Team, College Porters, Tutors, Directors of Studies and others.

To be considered for this role, you will need to:

• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Have a sound understanding of safeguarding principles, duty of care and data protection.
• Have previous experience of working with young adults, ideally in a higher education setting, and of dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised, and be able to balance and prioritise multiple commitments.
• Given the pressures that arise at key points in the academic year, we seek an adaptable and enthusiastic team player who is committed to helping our students thrive at a world-class University and beyond.

Details of the post

For the post of Student Health Practitioner, we are seeking a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to deliver outstanding health and wellbeing support to Downing students. The full-time equivalent salary is £47,421 per annum (Step 61 on the College Salary Scale), adjusted pro rata in respect of the post-holder's hours. The post-holder will work full-time in term (36.25 hours per week) when need is greatest (3 x 10-week blocks, in line with the University's core operational periods). Out of term, the post-holder will work two days a week (14.5 hours per week). The pro-rated salary would equate to £36,448 per annum. The post is available from late October onwards.

Please note: this is an in-person, student-facing role. Wherever possible, annual leave should be taken outside term and in consideration of other team members' leave.

To learn more about this post or to make an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Kate Daniels, Head of Student Wellbeing.

We also offer a generous benefits package. A full list of benefits is available from the College's HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)

Application Process

To apply for this position, complete an application form and upload a copy of your CV. Closing date: midday on Monday 13 October 2025. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. We anticipate that interviews will take place during the following week (w/c 20 October), although this is subject to change.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please note that the successful applicant will be asked to complete an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office.