Student SCPHN School Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Polegate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in School Nursing. Engage in a rewarding role that supports children's health through various community partnerships while completing a 12-month training program. Upon qualification, enjoy career advancement opportunities as a Band 6 nurse, dedicated to promoting public health and managing impactful initiatives.

Benefits

Paid training throughout the program

Supportive learning environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse or midwife.
• Passionate about children's health and wellbeing.
• Interest in community health and school nursing.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy lifestyles for children and families.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people.
• Support emotional health and wellbeing.

Skills

Promoting public health initiatives

Delivering packages of care

Undertaking health needs assessments

Managing a caseload

Safeguarding children and families

Leading Quality Improvement (QI) projects

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife qualification

Job description

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and families and is passionate about their health and wellbeing. We're looking for registered nurses and/or Midwives interested in becoming a Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in School Nursing, with a view to starting a 12-month training programme in January 2026.

We provide an excellent learning environment supported by practice supervisors and assessors who will help you become fully qualified through the University of Greenwich, all while being employed as a vital part of our friendly and professional team helping children have the best possible start in life.

You will be paid throughout your training, and upon successful completion, you’ll become a fully qualified Band 6 SCPHN with a specialism in School Nursing, offering lots of opportunities for career progression.

Our work involves partnerships with various agencies including local schools, family hubs, and GPs, managing a challenging and rewarding caseload. We encourage creativity and new ideas.

This community-based role involves duties carried out between your home, community settings, schools, or trust sites. We operate across East Sussex (excluding Brighton & Hove), with one training post available.

Your Daily Activities Will Be Varied and Include:

• Promoting public health initiatives to support healthy lifestyles for children, young people, and their families.
• Delivering packages of care such as healthy weight, toileting, behaviour/parenting, emotional health, and wellbeing.
• Undertaking health needs assessments.
• Supporting the daily management of young people's texting services.
• Managing a caseload of children and young people.
• Focusing on high-impact areas outlined in the Healthy Child Programme.
• Safeguarding children and families.
• Leading Quality Improvement (QI) projects.

For more information or questions before applying, please contact Maz Finn, Education Lead, at [e-mail].

You are invited to join our virtual open event on:

• 4th or 18th June 2025, from 18:00 to 20:00

Please book your place by emailing Maz Finn at [e-mail].

Interviews will be held in person at a central location on Thursday, 24th July 2025.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to high standards of patient care and community health. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We also support flexible working arrangements to suit personal and family needs.

Discover where your career can go with KCHFT pathways. For further details or informal visits, contact Maz Finn, Education Lead, at [e-mail].