Student School Nurse

Job summary

This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months as the programme length is 12 months.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated NMC registered nurses who wish to progress into a key role within the evolving public health environment and join our friendly and supportive School Nursing Team.

Successful applicants will undertake Specialist Community Public Health Nurse training (SCPHN) in order to develop the knowledge and skills required to function safely and effectively as a SCPHN (School Nurse) through support, education and guidance of the Higher Education Institute and Practice Supervisor (PS), Practice Assessor (PA) and Professional Lead. Applicants may be eligible for funding through HEIW.

Applications are now open for September 2026 for the SCPHN course at Wrexham University in partnership with BCUHB.

Candidates are required to Apply via TRAC and the University in order to be shortlisted (Link below)

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Wrexham University

Main duties of the job

You will be supernumerary for the duration of the course and allocated a qualified School Nurse practice supervisor and practice assessor. You will learn all aspects of the (School Nurse) role whilst undertaking your practical experience within a School Nursing team in East BCU. You will build up your experience and confidence in practice whilst learning the theoretical aspects of the public health course.

This is an opportunity to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course School Nursing full time over an academic year. This post is fully funded by HEIW with the academic study provided by Wrexham University and the practical placements provided by BCUHB East area, Flintshire and Wrexham On successful completion of the course, you will be able to register on part 3 of the NMC register.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.