Student Health Visitor

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us.

Fixed term one-year (12-month) full-time contract in order to undertake a BSc / PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse course (Health Visiting) starting in September 2026
. Sponsorship will cover university fees and the equivalent of an entry level Band 5 Agenda for Change salary with a local government pension.

Operational area: Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Riverside Children's Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 7JB

Appointment type: Fixed Term

Length of contract: 12 months

Business area: Health Services

Full time/Part time: Full-time

Salary: £28,475 (G5.35) to £34,581 (G6.42)

Hours: 37

Estimated Interview date/s: 26/02/2026

Closing Date: 08/02/2026

Job Reference: 2221

The successful candidate will commence a 12 month course at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), High Wycombe which will lead to an NMC recordable qualification and eligibility to apply for a post as a Health Visitor.

• You will be supported daily in the health visiting practice location by a Practice Supervisor and a Practice Assessor will oversee your competencies.
• You will be assigned a Link Tutor from BNU.
• You will work as a Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) within the community as a member of the Health Visiting Team and will be expected to work across the borough (Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead).
• You will work with the University Academic Tutor responsible for overseeing progress and to engage in the use of web-based learning facilities and taught classes provided by the university.
• You will engage with regular supervision.
• How to become a HV or SN: [details not provided]

For further information about this role, please see our website contact Shereen Penny by email for an informal discussion.

You must have at least one of the following qualifications:

• RGN / RMH / RM / RNC / RMNH / Dip HE (Child/Adult/Learning Disabilities) and have a current active NMC registration and evidence of continuing professional development. A current valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Skills and experience

• Experience in building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families, advocating the voices of those we are working with.
• Proven ability to effectively use an online database and is computer literate with a range of software applications (including Google)
• Experience in keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy and the NMC Code), as well as producing accurate reports, presentations, and written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term‑time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non‑working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work‑life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

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