# Student SCPHN School Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wye Valley NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/student-scphn-school-nurse/a8d79a0f-6ef8-4492-8d3f-1b3b6c6ab9c6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/student-scphn-school-nurse/a8d79a0f-6ef8-4492-8d3f-1b3b6c6ab9c6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wye Valley NHS Trust - **Location:** Vaughan Building - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** School nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T08:30:48.002Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Herefordshire/Hereford/Wye_Valley_NHS_Trust/Student_SCPHN_School_Nurse/Student_SCPHN_School_Nurse-v8358673 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8358673?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Must have post-registration experience, minimum of 6 months - Have an understanding of child protection procedures within the local area. **Desirable** - Experience of working with children and young people and families - Able to demonstrate knowledge of the services Key Performance indicators and how they influence service delivery ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - RGN/RSCN registered with the NMC **Desirable** - Post Graduate Qualification - Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor training ### Skills, Knowledge & Abilities **Essential** - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Possess basic IT skills e.g. able to use Microsoft Word, Excel etc. - Experience of managing own workload and ability to prioritise work delegated - Delivery of evidence based practice - Must have a knowledge of the public health role within School Nursing - 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 - Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all aspects of their work **Desirable** - Previous Community Experience - Knowledge of clinical supervision ## Documents - [wvt benefits (pdf, 621.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1985) - [229-sur-7536424 jdps (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10684983) ## 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.