Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; Wealden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a School Nurse Trainee! This rewarding position focuses on enhancing the health and wellbeing of children and young people through dedicated public health initiatives. You will embark on a comprehensive training program in collaboration with a renowned university, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a significant impact in the community. With a commitment to high-quality care and innovative practices, this opportunity allows you to shape the future of healthcare while developing your professional skills. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect chance for you!

Qualifications

• Current NMC registrant with a live NMC PIN.
• Commitment to 52 weeks of academic and practical training.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to improve health outcomes.
• Participate in the PGDip SCPHN course for School Nurse training.

Skills

Public Health Awareness

Family-Centered Care

Nursing Registration

Education

NMC Registration

PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Job description

Job Opportunity: School Nurse Trainee

Please be aware that this post covers the Norfolk area.

Embark on a rewarding career as a School Nurse! Work closely with children, young people, and their families to improve health and wellbeing. Our experience highlights the vital impact of these roles on growth, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

We are seeking dynamic individuals eager to develop their skills as School Nurses. Take the first step by enrolling in the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN – School Nurse) course starting January 2026, in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University. This program offers comprehensive training and a pathway to a fulfilling profession.

If successful, your information will be shared with our university partners involved in the process.

Join us to shape the future of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. Your dedication can lead to healthier, happier communities. Are you ready to embrace this exciting opportunity?

You Will Be

• Passionate about public health, adopting a ‘think family’ approach to interventions, and committed to improving health outcomes for children and young people.
• A current NMC registrant (with a live NMC PIN) in any nursing or midwifery branch, meeting the university’s academic requirements, involving 50% academic study and 50% practice experience within health visiting or school nursing teams.
• Able to commit to 52 weeks of the course at Anglia Ruskin University, with no flexible working options during this period.

Our Offer To You

• Upon successful course completion, a school nurse position within one of our Healthy Child Programme Services.
• Webinars to support your application: 2nd May 2025 (14:00-15:00) and 7th May 2025 (13:30-14:30). To join, email: [e-mail]. The link will be sent the day before.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we provide high-quality, innovative services across east England, enabling care closer to home and healthier lives.

Our staff are our greatest asset, rated highly in the national staff survey for seven consecutive years.

If you share our passion for high-quality care, please apply and join our journey as a leading-edge provider. We welcome all applicants and prioritize staff engagement and development.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nancy Hopper
• Job Title: Professional Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]