Staff Nurse/Student Health Visitor

Job summary

Kickstart Your Future in Health Visiting! ?

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families in Wolverhampton? Do you dream of a rewarding career in Public Health Nursing? If so, this is your opportunity!

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses or Midwives who are eager to take their careers to the next level. With full funding available, you can study for the BSc Hons/Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visitor) starting September 2025, in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton.

You'll gain essential skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience in public health--playing a vital role in reducing health inequalities and shaping a brighter future for local children and families.

? Join us and be part of something bigger! ?

Apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling, impactful career in Health Visiting! ?

Main duties of the job

As a Student Health Visitor, you will: Engage in training to complete the BSc (Hons) Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (SCPHN - Health Visiting) .

Balance50% theoretical learning with 50% hands-on practical experience in community health settings .

Work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with Health Visitors, Public Health Associates, Administration Officers, patients, carers, and other professionals

Carry out clinical duties, supporting families and delivering essential public health services

Gain exposure to mandated Health Visitor contacts, ensuring seamless progression to the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) SCPHN training in Health Visiting

? A motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Midwife passionate about child and family health ? Excellent teamwork and communication skills, enabling collaboration within the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust ? Commitment to training, learning, and making a lasting impact on community health ? A valid driver's license and daily access to a car for travel within Wolverhampton

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.