SCPHN Student - School Nursing

Newham is an incredibly diverse borough with a very young population andis experiencing considerable regeneration as part of the Olympic legacy. Thereare over 86,000 children and young people in Newham and we want each of them tohave the same life chances as young people in other parts of London.

Newham was the first London borough to offer a fully integrated 0-19health 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 2021and 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 willbe paid PO1 which is AFC Band 5equivalent; and beable 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 thefuture of Childrens Health, 0-19 children's services in East London.

Are youeager 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.

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 Universityof 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.

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 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.
• Newham is one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in the UK, with a high proportion of residents from minority ethnic backgrounds, many of whom speak English as a second language.
• Students must demonstrate:
• Cultural sensitivity and non-judgemental practice
• Ability to work effectively with interpreters or multilingual families
• Awareness of the social determinants of health affecting families in Newham (e.g., housing, migration, poverty, trauma)
• A clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding frameworks.
• Ability to identify signs of neglect, abuse, or developmental delay, and take appropriate action under supervision.
• Familiarity with local policies and referral pathways for vulnerable families, including those affected by domestic abuse, mental health issues, or substance misuse.

SCPHN Student (Health Visiting and School Nursing) in London Borough of Newham are expected to work towards gaining the standards of proficiency forentry to the NMC register/recordable for (SCPHN).

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