Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: HV/SN (NHS AfC: Band 5 (mid-point) - Nursing [...]

Sirona care & health CIC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) student. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the community, focusing on the health and well-being of children and families. Over a one-year fixed term, you will engage in a blend of practical experience and academic study, gaining essential skills to lead innovative health initiatives. With full NHS benefits, including generous annual leave and pension participation, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to contribute to public health and community well-being.

Benefits

27+ days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Full NHS benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience working with children or families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 52-week programme at Masters level to gain SCPHN qualification.
• Provide leadership and innovation in preventative health in the community.

Skills

Working with children or families

Leadership in public health

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Masters level training

Tools

NMC Registration

Driving License

Job description

Main area Nursing and Midwifery registered- all branches Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 (mid-point) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (September 2025- end of August 2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00) Job ref 083-7139511-WW

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site Various bases available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Town Bristol Salary £28,407 - £34,581 Salaries will be paid at midpoint band 5 Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 28/05/2025

Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: HV/SN

NHS AfC: Band 5 (mid-point)

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Job overview

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student (SCPHN) Starting September 2025

Have you ever considered a role as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in Health Visiting or School Nursing?

Are you motivated to learn and develop knowledge, skills and critical abilities to provide leadership and innovation in schools and local communities? Would you enjoy the rewards and challenges of leading new ways of working and innovation in preventative health in the community?

As a SCPHN you can make a real difference to children, young people, families and communities. You will play a fundamental role in the development of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 across the BNSSG footprint, promoting development, emotional health and well-being of the child or young person. You will support parents/carers and tackle important public health issues whilst focusing on the child or young person.

This is a one-year fixed term, fully funded post to undertake defined project training and is for 37.5 hours a week. Please note this will also be study at Masters level.

For the practice and placement element of this role you will be aligned to a team within one of the localities across BNSSG. Whilst you will be in one of these areas for the first part of your training, you will be in another locality for the later part of the training period. This is supportive of your experiential learning and exposure to wider communities within our geography.

Main duties of the job

As a SCPHN student you will be an NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife and will complete a 52-week programme at Masters level to gain the professional qualification of SCPHN (50% in practice and 50% theory lead by UWE). Included in the 52 weeks the student will gain practical experience and exposure to a range of experiences within the service.

The practice assessor will assess achievement of overall proficiency for entry to the SCPHN part of the register. Contact with families is in their school, home and other community venues and you will be required to attend the university for academic purposes.

Students will have access to additional learning within the organisation including, learning sets and role specific training alongside the public health nursing teams.

What our colleagues say about us:

‘’ I really enjoyed the SCPHN course and it helped me to think more broadly about Public Health and the role of health visiting in supporting families. No two days are the same as all visits are so personal to the family I am working with. I also enjoy working with families and helping them to navigate the support available to them in the wider community. ’’ Current Sirona Health Visitor

‘’ My role is varied each day and allows me to work with children and young people to identify what matters to them, give information and signpost to the right support. I found the course enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone interested. ‘’ Current Sirona School Nurse

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note you must have a full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes in order to be considered for this role.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of working with children or families

Qualifications

• You must be a Registered nurse; mental health nurse, learning disability nurse, adult nurse, children’s nurse or midwife.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Matt Gould-Pullin/Hollie Murphy/Fiona Owens Job title Locality Leads for Public Health Nursing Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Should you wish to enquire about a particular area then please contact as below:

South Glos- Matt Gould-Pullin: [e-mail]

Bristol- Hollie Murphy: [e-mail]

North Somerset- Fiona Owens: [e-mail]