Student SCPHN School Nurse - Guildford

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Student School Nurses to embark on a transformative 1-year training course. This unique opportunity combines hands-on practical experience with theoretical knowledge, preparing you to make a significant impact on children's health and wellbeing. You will engage with families to assess health needs and lead the Healthy Child programme, ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving community health outcomes while benefiting from professional growth, wellbeing support, and exclusive rewards. If you're ready to make a difference, apply now and start your journey in October 2025!

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth Opportunities

Exclusive Discounts

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay Options

Learning & Development Support

Recognition & Involvement Programs

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC as a nurse or midwife.
• Nursing or Midwifery honours degree at 2:2 or above.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child gets the best possible start in life.
• Identify health needs in children aged 0-4 years.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

Midwifery Degree

Job description

We are looking for Student School Nurses to join us!

Are you a reflective, dedicated and dynamic Nurse or Midwife, and looking to train as a School Nurse where you can make a real difference to children, families, and communities? Then we would love to hear from you!

At HCRG Care Group we are offering a 1-year full-time course through the University of Surrey.

You will gain vital hands-on practical experience and key theoretical knowledge through a 50/50 split.

Training is a combination of clinical learning and study in both practice placements and university.

You will be based in Surrey.

This course is a level 6/7 where you will receive SCPHN School Nurse qualification and is delivered by esteemed University of Surrey.

Successful applicants will need to be available to start in October 2025.

Main duties of the job

As a Student SCPHN School Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every child gets the best possible start in life and develop the skills to lead the Healthy Child programme.

You will work with families to identify health needs in children 0-4 years as early as possible!

Your practice placement will facilitate practice learning enabling you to apply the theoretical knowledge and acquire the skills to ensure high quality, evidence-based assessment, delivery, and evaluation of care in relation to child/family need and the protection of children.

The course runs for 52 weeks with 7 weeks annual leave. The annual leave is set by the university and is non-negotiable.

Upon completion of the course you will be registered as a SCPHN where upon you will be eligible to apply for Band 6 School Nurse roles.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit our website.

Job responsibilities

As a Student School Nurse we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are committed to putting patient and service user care first and we are looking for dedicated professionals who share our values and our passion for delivering quality care.

You will have:

• Registration with NMC as a nurse or midwife
• Nursing or Midwifery degree qualifications
• A passion to improve the outcomes of local families
• The ability to travel across Surrey to meet both the educational and clinical requirements of the course
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Successful applicants must have a Nursing or Midwifery honours degree at 2:2 or above to access the PG Dip.

Please note that if candidates have already completed the SCPHN course you would not be eligible for this position.

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.