Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
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Please be aware that this post covers placements across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area.
Interviews will be held on 29.07.2026 and 30.07.2026 - Secondment would be considered.
Embark on an exciting and meaningful career journey as a School Nurse, where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. This is your chance to work closely with children, young people, and their families, playing a vital role in supporting their health, development and overall wellbeing.
Our longstanding experience delivering essential services to families has shown just how transformative the school nurse role can be, shaping outcomes in areas such as emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, healthy lifestyles, growth and development.
We are now seeking motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking individuals who are ready to develop their skills and train as a School Nurse. By enrolling in the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN School Nurse) programme starting in January 2027, you will gain comprehensive academic and practical training through our partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Join us in shaping healthier futures for children, young people, and families. Seize this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare & make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people & families. Join us on the frontlines of positive change where your dedication, passion & commitment will help build stronger, happier communities.
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What We’re Looking For
- A passion for public health, with the ability to adopt a ‘think family’ approach and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for children and young people.
- Current NMC registration, or eligibility to register as a newly qualified nurse or midwife before the course start date. You must also meet the academic entry requirements for Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
- Commitment to a 52 week full time programme, including timetabled annual leave, delivered by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
- The course includes a 50/50 split between academic study and supervised practice within our Healthy Child Programme teams.
- A desire to build a long term career within the Healthy Child Programme Services.
Webinars to support with your application – 9th July 2026, 10:00am-11:00pm, and 16th July 2026, 15:30-16:30. To book a place, applicants need to email eec.trainingandeducation@nhs.net
The link will be sent the day before the event.
If your application is successful, your information will be shared with our university partners who have joint responsibility for recruitment decisions.
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Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 10/07/2026
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Joy Beck
Job title: Professional Lead
Email address: joy.beck@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07870 991611
Or Heather Bainton
Tel: 07912 478 582
Email: heather.bainton@nhs.net
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