SCPHN School Nurse Student

Job description

About the RoleHCRG Care Group's Warwickshire School Nursing Service is looking to support the future of School Nursing by offering the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nurse programme to passionate registered Nurses and Midwives who want to develop their careers in public health.

As a SCPHN School Nurse Student, you will gain specialist knowledge and practical experience in promoting the health and wellbeing of school-aged children, young people and their families across community settings.

You will join our team on a full‐time, fixed‐term 12‐month Band 5 contract . Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be qualified as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) and will be eligible to apply for Band 6 School Nurse positions.

Base locations are available in Rugby and Stratford‐upon‐Avon , with placements and community‐based working delivered across the wider Warwickshire Business Unit .

Job ResponsibilitiesThe programme is a one‐year full‐time course, combining:

50% academic study at postgraduate Level 7

50% supervised practice within Warwickshire School Nursing services

During the programme, you will develop the skills to:

Assess and identify the health needs of children, young people and families

Deliver evidence‐based public health interventions

Promote healthy lifestyles and emotional wellbeing

Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies

Practice placements will be supported by experienced Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors and the wider School Nursing team.

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Nurses or Midwives who have:

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) or Registered Midwife

A minimum of two years' post‐registration experience

Eligibility to meet NMC requirements for undertaking an approved SCPHN programme

Degree‐level qualification or evidence of ability to study successfully at Level 7

Awareness of the SCPHN role and its public health focus

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational and time‐management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Evidence of reflective practice and commitment to continuing professional development

IT skills relevant to both study and practice

Motivation and commitment to undertake the SCPHN programme

Professionalism, resilience and emotional intelligence

Ability to travel to community settings across Warwickshire and to the relevant university campus

Experience in School Nursing, Health Visiting or other community settings

Equal Opportunity and EEO StatementWe are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad and diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident and Committed employer and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

Safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with is of the utmost importance. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that if successful, this role will be offered on a 12‐month fixed‐term contract under HCRG Care Group's Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rugby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English