SCPHN School Nurse student

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The closing date is 05 July 2026

Are you a registered nurse or midwife looking to develop a career in specialist community public health nursing? We offer an exciting opportunity to join the SCPHN (School Nursing) training programme starting January 2027. This 12‑month programme prepares practitioners for autonomous, preventive public health practice, improving outcomes for children, families and communities. You will train in a supportive environment with supervision from experienced practitioners and academic support from the University of Greenwich.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

You will be employed within the School Nursing Team, gaining the skills needed for safe, effective SCPHN practice while working with schools, Family Hubs, GP's, and other partners. Successful applicants are salaried throughout and will progress to a Band 6 SCPHN role upon completion. This is a community-based role with one post available in the East locality.

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non‑EU country). If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via

At this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

Further details are contained in the job description and person specification.

• Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.

• At least one year’s experience working as a Nurse or midwife.

• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice using evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks.
• Awareness of developments within the NHS.

• Client‑focused approach with effective communication skills.
• Able to use IT systems and databases effectively.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people across organisational levels and sectors, including within areas of social deprivation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work openly and honestly with colleagues, contribute positively to team working, and share good practice to support continuous improvement in care.
• Experience of working in situations requiring exposure to distressing circumstances (e.g. safeguarding, serious illness, or vulnerable families), demonstrating resilience, empathy and professionalism.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly the CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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