# Student Health Visitor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/student-health-visitor/102db26b-1637-4712-bb2b-6a3b168c72f4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/student-health-visitor/102db26b-1637-4712-bb2b-6a3b168c72f4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Brighton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health visitor - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata - **Contract type:** Training: 12 months (Fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Or part-time over two years 18.75 hours / week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T08:51:57.154Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Horsham/Sussex_Community_NHS_Foundation_Trust/SCPHN_Student_Health_Visiting/SCPHN_Student_Health_Visiting-v8054291 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8054291?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Student Health Visitor - Commencing Oct 2025 Student Health Visitors positions x 2 full time (37.5 hours / week over 1 year) Are you an NMC registered nurse (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or an NMC registered midwife interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting? Health Visitors lead the Healthy Child Programme (0-5)  in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. They work with children aged between 0 and 5 to provide key public health messages to all families; to identify and assess health or development needs, and then offer targeted support where it is most needed, with the aim that every child has the best possible start to life. Health Visitors have contact with families in homes, community venues and virtually from the antenatal period up to school entry. Sussex Community Foundation NHS trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse- Health Visitor. The course is offered full time at level 7 (Post Graduate Diploma or Full Masters degree options) at the University of Surrey. Please note that  your clinical placement base can be anywhere in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove; we do take into consideration where you live and caring responsibilities. Interviews will be held on Friday 10th of July. ### Main duties of the job As a student, and an adult learner you are  required to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to the role. You will have a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove through progressive universalism and early intervention. We are looking for a solution-focused nurse or midwife that is able to demonstrate an understanding of holistic assessment, and the wider determinants of health and capacity building. You will need to have excellent communication skills and some experience of working collaboratively with other agencies. This is not just a set of letters but the pathway to a varied, worthwhile and rewarding career ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to demonstrate: - An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model - A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health - Excellent communication and assessment skills - Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice - Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice - That you meet the university criteria for applying  for the course: Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) MSc masters course  University of Surrey  Public Health Practice SCPHN Health Visiting PGDip | University of Surrey We will offer you: - A dedicated Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course - A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs - Support from the wider Practice Educator team - A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service Please use your application and supporting information to - Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role. If you would like more information please email us at: \[email protected\] For academic queries please contact: Sarah Roberts \[email protected\] Lecturer. Pathway Lead for Health Visiting Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7. Please see job description and person specification for further details. ## Job Details Student Health Visitor - Commencing Oct 2025 Student Health Visitors positions x 2 full time (37.5 hours / week over 1 year) Are you an NMC registered nurse (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or an NMC registered midwife interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting? Health Visitors lead the Healthy Child Programme (0-5) in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. They work with children aged between 0 and 5 to provide key public health messages to all families; to identify and assess health or development needs, and then offer targeted support where it is most needed, with the aim that every child has the best possible start to life. Health Visitors have contact with families in homes, community venues and virtually from the antenatal period up to school entry. Sussex Community Foundation NHS trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse- Health Visitor. The course is offered full time at level 7 (Post Graduate Diploma or Full Masters degree options) at the University of Surrey. Please note that your clinical placement base can be anywhere in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove; we do take into consideration where you live and caring responsibilities. Interviews will be held on Friday 10th of July. ## Job Description As a student, and an adult learner you are required to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to the role. You will have a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove through progressive universalism and early intervention. We are looking for a solution-focused nurse or midwife that is able to demonstrate an understanding of holistic assessment, and the wider determinants of health and capacity building. You will need to have excellent communication skills and some experience of working collaboratively with other agencies. This is not just a set of letters but the pathway to a varied, worthwhile and rewarding career ## Responsibilities You will be able to demonstrate: An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health Excellent communication and assessment skills Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice That you meet the university criteria for applying for the course: Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (Health Visiting) MSc masters course University of Surrey Public Health Practice SCPHN Health Visiting PGDip | University of Surrey We will offer you: A dedicated Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs Support from the wider Practice Educator team A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service Please use your application and supporting information to Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role. If you would like more information please email us at: \[email protected\] For academic queries please contact: Sarah Roberts \[email protected\] Lecturer. Pathway Lead for Health Visiting Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7. Please see job description and person specification for further details. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010 - Access to a car for work ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload - Evidence of working effectively in a team - Experience of working with Clients and their Families **Desirable** - Evidence of working within the community - Experience of multi-agency working ### Qualifications **Essential** - Active registration as a qualified Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register, or an NMC registered midwife. - Able to meet University requirements for level 7 SCPHN degree course - Evidence of previous academic study to support your application - Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP - A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments - Current knowledge of safeguarding issues - Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups - Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research - Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills - Ability to demonstrate leadership skills - Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344008) - [person specification (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344009) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 484.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2262) - [easy read application form (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2435) - [about sussex community nhs foundation trust (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2743) - [applicants guide to the use of generative ai in applications (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2971) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.