Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

SCPHN Student health Visitor in training

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust (Milton Keynes) are delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Health Visiting Course.This is run as a joint programme withNorthampton University. The course is split between clinical practice and University attendance.Mileage for practice days and university attendance will be covered from theMilton Keynes0-19 Teambase.

This is an exciting time for Health Visiting in Milton Keynes as we look to the future and develop services designed to meet the needs of our diverse and growing population. We work as an integrated 0-19 service implementing new ways of working to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to families in Milton Keynes.

Applicants must be Registered Nurses or Midwives with a current NMC registration and have an interest in addressing the health needs of children and families.The course isrun at Post Graduate Diploma (Level 7),see person specification for application requirements. Applicants must also be holders of a valid driving licence and have accessand use ofa car for the duration of the training.

For any further informationregardingthe course or pay, please contact 01908 725100 and ask to speak to one of our Practice Educators.

Main duties of the job

The coursecommencesin September 2026andisoffered on a full-time basis. Please ensure thatyouindicateon your application if you havecommencedthe course previously inanotheruniversityand thereasonyou did not complete.

The post of Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) is a development post building on existing knowledge,skillsand competencies as a qualified nurse/midwife to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

NOTE The application is in two parts:

Application form including your personal statement

Separate submission ofadditionalstatements - see supporting documents

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTSSTATING YOUR APPLICATION NUMBERTOchildrensuniversal.healthservices@nhs.netBY THE CLOSING DATE.

Interviews to be held on16thApril 2026.Ifyou are successful for interview there are elements of the selection process that requires reviewing,reportingand writing information, if you have anyadditionalneeds that mayimpacton this, please contact us prior to interview so that reasonable adjustments can be made.

Detailed information about the academic part of the course can be found at:

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing PGDip (northampton.ac.uk)

About us

The programme will enable SCPHN students to learn and work towards gaining the standards ofproficiencyfor entry into the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). In collaboration withNorthamptonUniversitythe Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor, ensures suitable learning environments and create opportunities which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within the discipline of Health Visiting by the end of the programme.

Once qualified, there is an expectation that you will work for CNWL in a substantive post.(subject toavailability).We currently offer a 6% recruitment and retention premiafor substantive Health Visitors(T&C's apply, further information given at interview)

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-MK-CM-1195

Job locations

Shipley Court

Marsh End Road,

Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes

MK16 8AE

Job description

Job responsibilities

he fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are toattainthe academic credentials and the clinical skillsrequiredto practice asaNMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. The following summarises core responsibilities, but is not an exhaustive list

Fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme by attending university course dates and practice placement daysin accordance withtheUniversityregulations and successful completion of the course

With the support of the Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisor, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation

Todemonstratean understanding of current and emerging national,regionaland local healthcare legislation,policiesand guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway

To develop/build on skills of individual caseload management and leadership/management skills within a team, taking into consideration the abilities of skill mix

To work withintheUniversity regulationspertaining toacademic work and student conduct

To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting

To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

To proactivelyseekfor learning opportunities and be creative adaptable and innovative in response to complexand challenging situations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme by attending university course dates and practice placement daysin accordance withtheUniversityregulations and successful completion of the course

With the support of the Practice Assessor & Practice Supervisor, to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation

Todemonstratean understanding of current and emerging national,regionaland local healthcare legislation,policiesand guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway

To develop/build on skills of individual caseload management and leadership/management skills within a team, taking into consideration the abilities of skill mix

To work withintheUniversity regulationspertaining toacademic work and student conduct

To work within employing organisation policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting

To work within employing organisation policies relating to employee responsibilities.

To proactivelyseekfor learning opportunities and be creative adaptable and innovative in response to complexand challenging situations

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Educated to degree level

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate keen interest in public health and working in the community

Desirable

Community experience or other experience relevant to Health Visiting

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of public health with knowledge of the healthy child programme
Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Personal qualities

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team, and on own initiative in line with national and local standards and procedures

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Educated to degree level

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate keen interest in public health and working in the community

Desirable

Community experience or other experience relevant to Health Visiting

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of public health with knowledge of the healthy child programme
Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Personal qualities

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team, and on own initiative in line with national and local standards and procedures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shipley Court

Marsh End Road,

Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes

MK16 8AE

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shipley Court

Marsh End Road,

Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes

MK16 8AE

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)