Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Must have post-registration experience, minimum of 6 months
- Experience
Have an understanding of child protection procedures within the local area.
- Education & Qualifications
RGN/RSCN registered with the NMC
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Possess basic IT skills e.g. able to use Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Experience of managing own workload and ability to prioritise work delegated
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Delivery of evidence based practice
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Must have a knowledge of the public health role within School Nursing
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to work as part of a team and demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with children, young people and their families as well as professionals
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all aspects of their work
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with children and young people and families
- Experience
Able to demonstrate knowledge of the services Key Performance indicators and how they influence service delivery
- Education & Qualifications
Post Graduate Qualification
- Education & Qualifications
Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor training
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Previous Community Experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of clinical supervision
Job overview
Wye Valley NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for registered nurses who are interested in becoming a Specialist Community and Public Health Nurse - School Nurse with a view to starting a 12 month training programme in February 2027. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working with children and families and are passionate about their health and wellbeing.
The School Nursing service provides and excellent learning environment facilitated by Community Practice Teachers, Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors. These staff will guide and support you on your learning journey to becoming a School Nurse through the University of Wolverhampton. You will be paid throughout your training and upon successful completion will become a School Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
This is a community based role with duties being carried out in homes, community setting and schools.
The Specialist Community and Public Health Nursing post is funded for 12 months and we will be working with Birmingham City University, the post will be commencing in February 2027 and is 50% in practice and 50% theory. The requirements for the course are that:
- You are first level registered nurse with the NMC
- For Level 7 study you must have a health-related degree (Nursing or Midwifery)
The post holder must have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
- Completion of SCPHN qualification in School Nursing
- Completion of initial health assessment under the guidance of the School Nurse
- Supporting a programme of intervention under the direction of the School Nurse.
- Attendance at drop-in sessions at high schools and supporting the teaching of pupils through assemblies/workshops.
- Contribute to team business meetings and daily allocation
- Health promotion at key events (e.g. parents evenings, transition days)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information - thank you
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Student SCPHN School Nurse with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Belmont, England. It is listed as a Band 5 School nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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