Student SCPHN Health Visitor & School Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Student SCPHN Health Visitor & School Nurse The closing date is 13 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary NELFT January 2027 cohort studying at Anglia Ruskin University. NELFTinvites applicants who arequalified nurses to undertake the above course. Candidates must hold: NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery Evidence of applying for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date. Students will have the course paid for will receive a salary - external applicants mid-point Band 5 , internal applicants will remain the same salary Please note - When submitting applications please make sure you indicate at the top of your personal statement your preferences regarding health visiting or school nursing Interviews for ARU University Chelmsford and will take place during September and a 10 minute presentation will be part of the interview process. Interview panels will consist of HEI, Trust representation, and service users Candidates invited to interview must provide: Evidence of recent study. this course will be at Level 7 training ID Main duties of the job The responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway. See below: To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations With support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation To show an understanding of current and emerging healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct, and in line with NELFT Policies and Procedures. To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities The student will be expected to have acquired the knowledge and skills to undertake all components of the Health Visitor /School Nursing duties and responsibilities, by the end of the course. This will be quantified by assessments of competence, learning outcomes and sign off as fit to practice as a registered Health Visitor/School nurse by their Community Practice Teacher to the NMC. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number GHC-3EL-002153 Job locations Grays