SCPHN Student - School Nursing

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. London Borough of Newham SCPHN Student - School Nursing The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Newham is an incredibly diverse borough with a very young population and is experiencing considerable regeneration as part of the Olympic legacy. There are over 86,000 children and young people in Newham and we want each of them to have the same life chances as young people in other parts of London. Newham was the first London borough to offer a fully integrated 0-19 health and social care services since 2017. Therefore, our CYPS directorate continues to deliver the 0-19 Healthy Child programme through the Childrens Health Service. The Children's Health 0-19 service had their CQC inspection in 2021 and rated Good in all areas.The borough is offering sponsorship for qualified Nurses and Midwives to complete the SCPHN qualification at level 7, to become Health Visitor and School Nurse. The post is fully funded by NHSE, and successful candidates will be paid PO1 which is AFC Band 5 equivalent; and be able to commence the programme in January 2026 at University of Greenwich. It's an exciting time to be part of an organisation that is shaping the future of Childrens Health, 0-19 children's services in East London. Are you eager to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the public health approach to reducing health inequalities? At LBN, SCPHN (School Nurses) involve in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, provision of Universal Services and Targeted interventions to Children, Young People and families with the greatest need. Main duties of the job SCPHN students must demonstrate: A strong passion for early intervention and prevention, particularly in the context of supporting Children and Young People (0-19yrs) and families. Requires an understanding of the role of health visitors and school nurses in addressing health inequalities, particularly in an ethnically diverse, urban community like Newham. A commitment to the principles of health promotion, safeguarding, and partnership working. Enrolment on a NMC-approved SCPHN School Nursing postgraduate programme (such as the one offered by the University of Greenwich), requires commitment to complete both academic study and supervised practice placement during the 52-week (full-time) course. It also requires ability to meet academic demands including assignments, presentations, critical reflections, case studies, and potentially a public health project. Proficient in written and verbal English communication, with strong academic writing and skills for critical analysis are essential. During the training year, students are placed in community settings across Newham and are expected to engage fully with the practical training under the supervision of a qualified practice assessor and supervisor.Attend all mandated university study days and practice placement hours.Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability at all times.Work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct, organisational policies, and safeguarding responsibilities. About us Local working Environment During the training year, students are placed in schools and community settings across the four localities which comprise eight teams in Newham. Students are expected to: Engage fully with the practical training under the supervision of a quali