Student SCPHN

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites qualified registered nurses and midwives to train as Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) in Health Visiting or School Nursing through a fully funded one-year programme starting January 2027.

The 12-month pathway combines 50% academic study with 50% clinical placement, aligned with university regulations and NHS Trust guidelines. It develops competencies for entry to the NMC register as SCPHN with leadership in practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified registered nurse or midwife with active NMC registration.
• Willing to undertake a fully funded one-year academic course at the university.
• Able to travel independently and have access to vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Train as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in Health Visiting or School Nursing.
• Develop knowledge, skills and competencies to exercise higher levels of judgement in clinical care.
• Complete 12-month programme with 50% academic study and 50% clinical placement.

Skills

NMC registration

Education

BSc 2:2 degree or above

Job description

Our 0-19 integrated service works to achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families living in the borough through the Healthy Child Programme. As a result we are looking for qualified registered nurses and midwives who are passionate and motivated to train as specialist public health nurses for Health Visiting or School Nursing. The entry requirements for the 12 month programme are:

• Qualified registered nurse or midwife with an active NMC registration willing to undertake a fully funded one year academic course at the University.
• BSc 2:2 degree (or above) qualification equivalent to 360 credits at level 6 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level (If unsure of the above please contact the university)
• Applicants must be able to travel independently and have access to a vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act

This is a fully funded and salaried course starting in January 2027 (comprising 50% academic and 50% clinical placement in accordance with university and Trust regulations) subject to confirmation by Health Education England. Interviews: tbc

To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). To provide the Student with a learning environment that will enable them to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within a defined pathway. To gain the knowledge and skills and competencies required in order to exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:

• Clinical Practice
• Community Engagement
• Clinical Practice Development
• Leadership in Clinical Practice

The SCPHN sponsorship is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a registerable/recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.