Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse

Job overview

An exciting career opportunity to train as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse in Yorkshire

NHS England, a number of health care providers from across West Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruit registered nurses or midwives to undertake a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse-School Nurse training programme to start in September 2025.

You must have a current Nursing or Midwifery registration and hold a first degree in a relevant subject (2:2 or above) OR you can ask Leeds Beckett University to consider your experience as equivalence to a degree by completing our Professional Portfolio Development module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. This module commences late January 2025.

Applicants considered for the Apprenticeship route will need to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C

If you successfully obtain a place on the programme you will be seconded onto the course by one of our Sponsor Employers who offer Practice Placements or by your own employer if they also provide School Nursing Placements. Subject to confirmation, students on this course are eligible for a paid salary and will have their course fees paid by the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act (2010).

For information regarding the School Nursing course content and structure see the course details on the Leeds Beckett University website.    Your application must also include:  •    Details of an academic referee and a professional referee  •    Your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife PIN  •    Evidence that you have a health related Honours degree at 2:2 or above or provide evidence that you have completed or are currently studying the Leeds Beckett Professional Portfolio Development module through which your equivalent experience can be assessed  •    Your recent engagement in CPD activities, including the level and its relevance to your application to a Postgraduate course  •    Evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification  •    EITHER  o    Confirmation of your employment with the trust you are applying to and of having your manager’s support  OR  o    Your sponsor/placement choice ranked in order of preference

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more information about this role.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 3rd March 2025

Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted.      Interview Date:      •    w/c 28th April 2025

You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Friday 4th April 2025 You will receive notification of the outcome of your interview by Friday 6th June 2025

Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.  As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly