Student School Nurse; SCPHN

Overview

Suffolk County Council –

Location:

Various community and education settings across Suffolk.
Salary: £34,434 per annum.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Contract: 1-year fixed-term postgraduate training programme (January-December 2027).

Train to become a School Nurse and improve outcomes for children and young people

You will join Suffolk's 0-19 Healthy Child Service and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to practise as a school nurse supporting children, young people and families, improving outcomes and reducing inequalities across school-age populations. This is a demanding but highly rewarding programme, combining academic study with clinical practice in a supportive, high-quality service.

You will complete a full-time postgraduate qualification (Level
7) in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge or Chelmsford). The programme includes:

• a combination of university-based learning and clinical placements

• academic assignments and practice-based assessments

• teaching delivered through a mix of online and on-campus sessions

Throughout your training, you will be supported by:

• a Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor

• experienced School Nurses and practice educators

• structured clinical and safeguarding supervision

As part of your training, you will develop the skills to:

• build trusted relationships with children, young people and families across education settings

• lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19)

• assess health, wellbeing and development, including emotional health and risk behaviours

• identify need, vulnerability and safeguarding concerns early and take appropriate action

• provide evidence-based support and targeted interventions

• work in partnership with schools, families, health services, social care and community organisations

• support children and young people to improve health outcomes and build resilience

Suffolk's Healthy Child Service (0-19) provides support from pregnancy through to young adulthood, with School Nursing focused on children and young people aged 5-19. School Nurses are specialist public health practitioners who work in and alongside schools, leading prevention and early intervention to improve physical health, emotional wellbeing and life chances.

We are building a service where compassionate, child and family-focused practitioners feel confident to act, think critically and make a difference. You will join a supportive learning environment where both students and experienced practitioners can thrive.

To apply, you must be one (or more) of the following:

• Registered Nurse (Part 1, Level
  1) - NMC registered

• Registered Midwife - NMC registered

• Student Nurse or Midwife nearing qualification (subject to meeting entry requirements)

You will also need:

• the academic ability to study at Level 7

• an interest in public health and the needs of school-age children and young people

• experience of working with children, young people or families

• strong communication and relationship-building skills

• a compassionate, proactive and solution-focused approach

• a clear commitment to improving outcomes and reducing inequalities

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the

How to apply

section towards the bottom of this advert.

This is a unique opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification and start a career in specialist public health nursing.

You will benefit from:

• structured support throughout your academic and clinical training

• dedicated Practice Supervisors and Assessors

• clinical, safeguarding and reflective supervision

• experience working across schools, communities and partner organisations

• a service focused on prevention, early intervention and improving outcomes

• opportunities to develop confidence in assessment, safeguarding and partnership working

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be supported to apply for Grade 6 School Nurse roles within Suffolk County Council
.

• Make a meaningful difference to children and young people across Suffolk.

• Join a service focused on prevention, early intervention and tackling health inequalities.

• Develop as a confident, autonomous public health practitioner.

• Work in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

• Be part of a service rated Good by Ofsted.

Safeguarding and application information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).