Job summary
Student School Nurse positions - Commencing Jan 2025, full-time over 12 months.
Sussex Community Foundation NHS trust is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded sponsorship to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse. This course will be offered full time at level 7 (Post Graduate Diploma), via online learning through Oxford Brookes University*. There is no requirement to attend Oxford Brookes University in person.
Clinical placements are available at our school nurses bases at Arundel and in Hassocks, West Sussex, for those currently residing or relocating within the service localities prior to course commencement.
Are you an NMC Registered Nurse (child, adult, mental health or learning disability) or an NMC registered midwife interested in a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - School Nursing?
Please note that we welcome applications from 3rd year nursing and midwifery students, however your NMC registration needs to be active before the course start date (January 2025).
Main duties of the job
School nurses and health visitors lead the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) in Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. School Nurses work with children aged between 5 and 19 to identify and assess their health needs, then offer support to ensure that the child's health needs are met.
School Nurses have contact with children and young people in schools, homes, community venues and virtually from school entry to school leavers. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse or midwife who is passionate about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities for children and young people.
As a student, you will be an adult learner and this requires you to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to the role, with a keen interest in public health, and as a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) you will be leading the Healthy Child Programme .
You will have a passion for public health and improving outcomes for children through progressive universalism and early intervention. We are looking for a solution-focused nurse or midwife that is able to demonstrate an understanding of holistic assessment, and the wider determinants of health and capacity building. You will need to have excellent communication skills and some experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
This is not just a set of letters but the pathway to a varied, worthwhile and rewarding career. Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity, apply now.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs, the coast and our vibrant towns and cities.
Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification.
Specific entry requirements for Oxford Brookes University
Access to the SCPHN course is open to practitioners who meet the following criteria:
- This course is at level 7 (masters degree) therefore evidence is required of recent study at level 6 (degree level).
You must:
- be registered on either the nursing or midwife (parts one or two of the NMC register) prior to the course start date
- be able to demonstrate evidence of recent study at level 6 on entry
Please note that clinical placements are limited, we do try to match you to the most suitable base and take into consideration where you live and caring responsibilities. We currently have one student school nurse place in Arundel and one in Hassocks, West Sussex.
We will offer you:
- A dedicated Practice supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course
- A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs
- Support from the wider Practice Educator team
- Group supervision sessions during consolidation
- A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service
Please use your application and supporting information to
- Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role including your academic achievements
If you would like more information about this post with SCFT please email us at:
sc-tr.hcppracticeeducators@nhs.net
Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model for school nursing.
- A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health.
- Excellent communication and assessment skills.
- Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice.
- Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
- That you meet the criteria for the course at MSc Level 7 for Oxford Brookes University
- A strong commitment to working with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust on completion of the course.
* This post is subject to NMC validation of the Oxford Brookes SCPHN course due to be assessed in the Autumn 2024.
Considering a career in School Nursing? Please see this Video
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification.
Specific entry requirements for Oxford Brookes University
Access to the SCPHN course is open to practitioners who meet the following criteria:
- This course is at level 7 (masters degree) therefore evidence is required of recent study at level 6 (degree level).
You must:
- be registered on either the nursing or midwife (parts one or two of the NMC register) prior to the course start date
- be able to demonstrate evidence of recent study at level 6 on entry
Please note that clinical placements are limited, we do try to match you to the most suitable base and take into consideration where you live and caring responsibilities. We currently have one student school nurse place in Arundel and one in Hassocks, West Sussex.
We will offer you:
- A dedicated Practice supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor for the duration of the course
- A high level of support with regular meetings and opportunities to discuss your progress and learning needs
- Support from the wider Practice Educator team
- Group supervision sessions during consolidation
- A trust that offers a wide range of support and benefits for its staff including; a Diversity & Inclusion Team, a Disability and Wellbeing Network, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service
Please use your application and supporting information to
- Demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this role including your academic achievements
If you would like more information about this post with SCFT please email us at:
sc-tr.hcppracticeeducators@nhs.net
Successful candidates will also need to apply to the University separately and meet the academic entry requirements for the course at level 7.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the Healthy Child Programme and service delivery model for school nursing.
- A keen interest in public health, high impact areas and wider determinants of health.
- Excellent communication and assessment skills.
- Motivation, commitment to learning and ability to link theory to practice.
- Leadership skills, self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
- That you meet the criteria for the course at MSc Level 7 for Oxford Brookes University
- A strong commitment to working with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust on completion of the course.
* This post is subject to NMC validation of the Oxford Brookes SCPHN course due to be assessed in the Autumn 2024.
Considering a career in School Nursing? Please see this Video
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration as a registered nurse on NMC register or pre-registration student due to qualify by the start of the course
- Able to meet University requirements for SCPHN course
- Evidence of previous academic study to support your application
- Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
- Evidence of working effectively in a team
- Experience of working with Clients and their Families
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP
- A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
- Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Other
Essential
- Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010
- Access to a car for work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration as a registered nurse on NMC register or pre-registration student due to qualify by the start of the course
- Able to meet University requirements for SCPHN course
- Evidence of previous academic study to support your application
- Understand level of commitment required, and able to undertake the course, combining advanced level professional practice with academic studies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
- Evidence of working effectively in a team
- Experience of working with Clients and their Families
Desirable
- Evidence of working within the community
- Experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the SCPHN and HCP
- A good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
- Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyle of different client groups
- Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Confident in use of IT including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Other
Essential
- Full driving license with no restrictions to drive - unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010
- Access to a car for work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
