Band 5 Student School Nurse

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Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.

Join us and help achieve better care and healthier communities.

The Birmingham School Health Support Service provides confidential advice, care and support to schools, children, young people and their parents.

The service aims to protect and promote the physical and emotional well-being of children to ensure that they get the most of their education and life beyond.

If you are an NMC registered first level nurse who is committed to supporting Children and Young People to access health care services tailored to meet their specific needs and be part of a supportive team and service working in partnership; this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your own public health skills and join a service dedicated to reducing health inequalities and making a difference in the lives of Children and Young People in Birmingham

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the largest community healthcare trust in the country which serves a diverse community and is striving to make positive changes.

As a Student School Health Nurse with us you will be supported by Birmingham City University for the 50% academic study requirements of the course. The training is offered fulltime commencing 1st February 2027 with
fixed holidays
set throughout the 52 week duration of the course. You must be a car driver with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Throughout the course theory will be embedded into practice and as an NMC registrant you will be expected to further develop your communication, leadership and reflective skills. In practice you will be supported by dedicated and innovative School Nursing colleagues who are committed to supporting and developing Student School Health Nurses and then welcoming newly qualified School Nurse into teams.

Applications are welcomed from all applicants including those currently working in clinical roles above a band 5.

Internal candidates will need to present a signed secondment form at interview

IMPORTANT

- Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process

- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address

- Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.

Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .

• Current NMC Registration
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at Level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education).
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
• For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 – applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
• Evidence of application to University
  - School Nursing Programme
• Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme
• Post-registration training
• Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)

• Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
• Self motivation
• Evidence based practice
• Probl…