Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
SCPHN Student (HV/SN)
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SCPHN Student (HV/SN)
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in Health Visiting or School Nursing (Fixed-Term Student Programme)
Are you motivated to learn and develop the knowledge, skills, and critical abilities needed to provide leadership and innovation in schools and local communities? Would you enjoy shaping preventative health strategies to reduce health inequalities and deliver outstanding care to children, young people, and families?
About the Role
As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, you will make a vital contribution to enriching the lives of children, young people, and their families by implementing the Healthy Child Programme (0-19). This role offers hands-on, experiential learning within the Children & Young People’s Service, overlaying Health Visiting (0–5) and School Nursing (5–19).
You’ll support parents/carers, address key public health concerns, and drive innovation to reduce inequalities.
—"Ensuring every baby, child, and young person has the best start in life"
About the Team & Practice Structure
The Public Health Nursing (PHN) team delivers core health promotion services across two agebands:
- Health Visiting (Nursery Nurses) for children 0–5 years
- School Nursing for children 5–19 years
As a student nurse, you’ll train across two localities in Buckinghamshire to broaden your exposure while developing expertise under supervision.
Details:
- Practice-based element: attached to a PHN team in one locality, completing placements in another during extended training.
- Fixed-term for duration of university programme(+) – supernumerary status (extra time for learning).
- Employees of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, adhering to NHS employment terms.
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The Purpose of This Post
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Provide care delivery experience: Implement the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring tailored support for families, children, and young people.
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Pursue SCPHN registration: Study and train alongside the NMC’s Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting or School Nursing) standards. Your workload remains fully supervised and educational-focused, allowing time for payroll and professional development.
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Academic integration: Complete assessments on a university-approved SCPHN course alongside clinic/practice placements.
Expectations & Training
You will be trained and supported by a dedicated Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor for the entire programme length. The role is nationally recognised as pioneering next-generation public health nurses.
Benefits of Working with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Embark on a journey with a trusted NHS workplace.
✅ Development & Progression: Opportunities for continuing education and career growth. ✅ NHS Benefits: Generous leave entitlements and strong NHS pension scheme. ✅ Health & Wellbeing Support: Free access to tailored health programs. ✅ Support for Diversity: Commitment to inclusion, equality, and fostering a diverse workforce. We celebrate difference at all levels. ✅ Armed Forces Covenant: Gold-rated support, with dedicated guidance available (contact: Pam.Daley@nhs.net). ✅ Discount Schemes: NHS underwriting benefits for key services/activities.
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust Works Culture
We uphold "Outstanding Care, Supportive Communities" – our mission and values shape our daily work.
- Our Vision: "Be a great place to work" while championing healthy, compassionate communities.
- Reasonable Adjustments: Adhere to NHS policies on Equal Opportunities, ensuring fair selection based on skills, experience, regardless of attributes like race, age, or gender identity.
Diversity & Representation
Your inclusion is encouraged. We promote equal opportunity and welcome applications from:
- Black, Asian, minority ethnic candidates.
- LGBTQ+ individuals.
- People with disabilities.
- Care-experienced applicants.
Contact & Further Information
For Further Details and Informal Visits, Please Contact:
| Name | Title | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Chapman | Service Lead – Health Visiting | jennychapman1@nhs.net |
| Susie Mitchell | Service Lead – School Nursing (including CHILD with LD) | unavailable |
Proud supporters of equality, innovation, and transformative public health nursing. Apply today.
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