Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Job overview

Please be aware that this post covers across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area.

Interviews will be held on 25.6.2026 and 29.6.2026 - Secondment would be considered.

Embark on an exciting and meaningful career journey as a Health Visitor, where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. This is your chance to work closely with children, young people, and their families, playing a vital role in supporting their health, development, and overall wellbeing.

Our longstanding experience delivering essential services to families has shown just how transformative the Health visitor role can be, shaping outcomes in areas such as emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, healthy lifestyles, and growth and development.

We are now seeking motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking individuals who are ready to develop their skills and train as Health visitors. By enrolling in the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN Health visitor) programme starting in January 2027, you will gain comprehensive academic and practical training through our partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

Join us in shaping healthier futures for children, young people, and families. Seize this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare & make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people & families. Join us on the frontlines of positive change where your dedication, passion & commitment will help build stronger, happier communities.

Main duties of the job

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for public health, with the ability to adopt a ‘think family’ approach and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Current NMC registration, or eligibility to register as a newly qualified nurse or midwife before the course start date. You must also meet the academic entry requirements for Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
• Commitment to a 52 week full time programme, including timetabled annual leave, delivered by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
• The course includes a 50/50 split between academic study and supervised practice within our Healthy Child Programme teams.
• A desire to build a long term career within the Healthy Child Programme Services. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be offered a Health visitor post within the Trust.

Webinars to support with your application – 3RD June 2026, 13:00am-14:00pm, and 4th June 2026, 15:30-16:30. To book a place, applicants need to email [email protected]

The link will be sent the day before the event.

If your application is successful, your information will be shared with our university partners who have joint responsibility for recruitment decisions.

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 02/06/2026.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To Undertake the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse training (SCPHN – health visiting) to develop the knowledge and skills required to function safely and effectively as a SCPHN (Health Visitor) and lead practice within the public health agenda through support, education and guidance of the Higher Education Institute and Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Practice Lead.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend all educational sessions as directed by the University, submitting assignments promptly as required, to achieve all objectives to the standard required. To develop new skills and knowledge showing integration of theory and practice.
• To maintain a close liaison with the Practice Assessor throughout the course and to agree a clinical learning programme which will facilitate and support theoretical learning and reflect the value of practice-centred education. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning and work in partnership with supervisor and assessor to identify and highlight any areas of concern regarding progress and development (clinically, academically, and personally) before these become problematic.
• To increasingly understand the wider determinants of health and seek to address health inequalities across diverse communities and populations.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual/family focused programs of care (universal, targeted and specialist pathways), under the direction of the practice supervisor and assessor and work in partnership with other agencies e.g.  support services for families, social care, early years provision/schools etc. Maintain professional record keeping standards ensuring records are accurate and contemporaneous in line with Trust policy and NMC standards.
• To develop an awareness and involvement in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme with support and guidance from the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor whilst utilising the skills and knowledge of the wider skill mix team. Developing into an autonomous practitioner throughout the course, taking responsibility for the care given to children/young people/families within own limits of competency and confidence.
• To be aware of and demonstrate increasing skills and knowledge in assessment and decision-making in relation to safeguarding concerns associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with local safeguarding policy and interagency safeguarding procedures and access appropriate training and supervision.

Communication

• Establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with families and other professionals in a multi-agency and integrated working environment.
• Report absence and sickness appropriately and promptly to the University and practice placement, via your local service processes.
• Arrange and attend regular clinical supervision with Practice Assessor, and Practice Lead.

People Management

Maintain own professional development and engage in all academic and practice-based assessments. Adhere to the NMC Code, standards of proficiency, and Trust values.

Clinical and Practice Governance

• Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
• The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
• The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
• Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
• Participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.
• Participate in regular supervision with the Practice Assessor and take responsibility for completion of the Practice Assessment document (EPAD)
• The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

General

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their safeguarding competencies and comply with local and national safeguarding policies.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizen’s health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:

• Children and young people.
• Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the NMC code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.