SCPHN Programme Health Visiting & School Nursing

Job Summary:

Qualified registered nurses or midwives are invited to apply to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health (SCPHN) Programme, you will gain a Specialist Public Health Nursing Qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing, and you will be joining a service that is both forward thinking and innovative with a strong commitment to training.

You will be given 12-month fixed term contract Agenda for Change Band 5 to undertake a MSc/PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Course (Health Visitor or School Nursing) at the University of West of England. The 52-week programme commences September 2026 and is completed September 2027 consisting of academic study and clinical placement within a Healthy Child Programme 0-19 locality team in various settings across Devon. You will be allocated a Supervisor and Assessor who will offer support and guidance in achieving learning outcomes for practice.

Skills/Experience Required:

Essential

• Knowledge of National and local policy in Children's Service and of the Public Health agenda.
• Ability to apply theory to practice.
• Delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Child Protection awareness.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Public Health activities.
• Experience of teaching or mentorship.
• Experience of working within a community setting.
• Experience in assessment of health needs, evaluation and action planning.
• Ability to understand and implement LSCB safeguarding guidelines and their importance in safeguarding children.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife educated to degree level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and evidence of academic study within the last 5 years.

Desirable

• Healthcare or nursing related is preferable.