Student school nurse

Medway Community Healthcare CIC; Borstal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare organization in Borstal is seeking a registered nurse for a funded training program to become a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for school nursing. The role focuses on promoting health and preventing ill health among school-aged children. Candidates must be NMC registered and possess a relevant degree. This fixed-term role can lead to a permanent position based on completion of the training program.

Benefits

Tuition fees paid by the NHS

Travel expenses for business

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Qualified nurse seeking to qualify as SCPHN.
• Required IELTS score of 7 in each skill if English is not first language.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and prevent ill health in school-aged children.
• Provide specialist support and early intervention.
• Gain additional NMC qualification as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Understanding of health inequalities

Behaviour change support

Education

Relevant degree (2:2 or above)

Registered Nurse with NMC

Job description

Overview

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community? We are friendly, ambitious, welcoming innovation and rewarding excellence, offering superior benefits and a commitment to our staff across all services.

Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. We would love to hear from you if you want to be part of this organisation.

About the opportunity

Are you a registered nurse who wants to promote health and prevent ill health by improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities? Would you like to work with school aged children, young people and their families to support behaviour change, and provide specialist support and early intervention to children and young people in areas such as emotional well-being, sleep, continence, healthy eating, growing up/puberty and risk taking behaviours, helping children and young people reach their potential?

Are you up for the challenge of gaining an additional NMC qualification as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in School Nursing?

We are looking for an NMC registered nurse who would like to access a fully funded training opportunity (Level 7) to qualify as a registered SCPHN (School Nurse), commencing January 2026 with the University of Greenwich. For more information on the role of a school nurse, see the linked resource.

Programme details

The programme is midpoint Band 5 salary for the duration, with tuition fees paid by the NHS. Travel expenses are paid on business travel. The programme comprises 50% theory and 50% practice and runs for 45 weeks per year with holidays at various points. Attendance at university for taught sessions is usually two days per week between 09:00 and 17:00, with additional self-directed study when not in university. We will provide you with a wide range of experiences in a diverse population to develop the skills and competencies to become a registered school nurse. You will be fully integrated into a friendly, supportive team with 1:1 support from a Practice Assessor/Supervisor.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for the duration of the training course. The organisation will fund the course fees; however, if you do not complete the course or leave the organisation after successful completion, you may be required to repay all or part of the fees. Subject to vacancies, completion may lead to a permanent role as a School Nurse (Band 6) with opportunities to progress.

Eligibility and qualifications

• Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK).
• Applicants should have a relevant degree (normally 2:2 or above) with a minimum of 120 credits at Level 6.
• To be eligible to make an RPEL claim for entry to level 7, applicants must be a registered Nurse or Midwife with the required prior qualifications.
• Normally, where English is not a first language, applicants should demonstrate evidence of study in English or have an overall IELTS score of 7 in every skill.

Application tips

• This programme attracts a high number of applicants; provide a concise statement (approximately 400-500 words) that clearly demonstrates motivation and understanding of the role of a school nurse.
• Describe transferable skills and reference relevant Department of Health documents as evidence of research.
• Avoid irrelevant information such as current role descriptions that do not demonstrate SCPHN requirements.

Notes and equal opportunities

• Please ensure nursing qualifications are correctly recorded and pin details are up to date.
• Applicants must be aware the role is fixed-term for the training duration; completion may lead to a permanent role, subject to vacancies.
• MCH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace that values diversity. We guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria, and we provide reasonable adjustments to support participation in the interview and employment process.
• We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.