Student SCPHN Health Visitor OR School Nursing; South West

Student SCPHN Health Visitor OR School Nursing (South West)

STUDENT Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)-Health Visiting or School Nursing sponsorship. September 2026 intake.

Band 5 - Training Post. Fixed Term 12 months

Southwest London (Wandsworth, Merton & Richmond).

We are recruiting motivated Registered Nurses, Midwives or Mental health nurses to undertake the NMC-approved level 7 SCPHN programme in Health Visiting or School Nursing. This full-time training post combines academic study with supervised practice within our community public health teams.

This one-year full time course will be jointly undertaken with our partner universities:
Kings College, Brunel University, and City St Georges University.This is your chance to join our teams and to develop your career with the Trust. Alongside the support that you will receive from the University, you will be supported throughout your training by a passionate team of Practice Assessors/Supervisors in the 0-19 team, and the CLCH Academy.

Essential criteria: You must be Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)-registered Nurse (RN) or Midwife (RM) or Mental health Nurse (RMN) with active registration on part one, or part two of the NMC register.

(NMC PIN number should be provided within the application).

Must hold a 2.2 or above in a Nursing Degree (UK Level
6) Ability to study at level 7

Commitment to completing the SCPHN programme.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name:
Jumoke Adegbie

Job title:

CLCH Academy Lead-Professional Practice Email address:  Telephone number:

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter.

Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up.

It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with university regulations.

To work with the service, practice assessor/supervisors to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice.

With the support of the service, practice assessor / supervisor, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation.

To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging national, regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway.

To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management.

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

• 2.2 or above in a nursing degree (UK level
  6)
• Evidence of continual professional development at level 6

• Evidence the ability to work well as part of a multi professional team
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the public health agenda, and an understanding of how this relates to communities, children, families, and young people
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and commit to the academic timetable for the course
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
• Relevant experience of working with children and families

• Knowledge of the Public Health role of contemporary health visiting/school nursing & working in community settings
• Knowledge of local and national policies which…