Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)

Job summary

Please be aware that this post covers placements across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area.

Embark on an exciting and meaningful career journey as a School Nurse, where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. This is your chance to work closely with children, young people, and their families, playing a vital role in supporting their health, development and overall wellbeing.

Our longstanding experience delivering essential services to families has shown just how transformative the school nurse role can be, shaping outcomes in areas such as emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, healthy lifestyles, growth and development.

We are now seeking motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking individuals who are ready to develop their skills and train as a School Nurse. By enrolling in the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN School Nurse) programme starting in January 2027, you will gain comprehensive academic and practical training through our partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

Join us in shaping healthier futures for children, young people, and families. Seize this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare & make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people & families. Join us on the frontlines of positive change where your dedication, passion & commitment will help build stronger, happier communities.

Main duties of the job

What We’re Looking For:

1. A passion for public health, with the ability to adopt a ‘think family’ approach and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for children and young people.
2. Current NMC registration, or eligibility to register as a newly qualified nurse or midwife before the course start date. You must also meet the academic entry requirements for Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
3. Commitment to a 52 week full time programme, including timetabled annual leave, delivered by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
4. The course includes a 50/50 split between academic study and supervised practice within our Healthy Child Programme teams.
5. A desire to build a long term career within the Healthy Child Programme Services.

The link will be sent the day before the event.

If your application is successful, your information will be shared with our university partners who have joint responsibility for recruitment decisions.

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 10/07/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Current NMC registration on part 1 or 2 of the register

Desirable

• Practice Assessor qualification, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with Children & Young People and their families delivering holistic, evidence based care that supports health, wellbeing, and development.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and in partnership with other agencies.
• Awareness of current legislation, national guidance, and local policies relevant to the Healthy Child Programme, and an understanding of how these influence practice and service provision.

Desirable

• Ability to work independently
• Robust decision-making skills

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills – including effective verbal, written, and IT abilities to support clear, professional, and accurate information sharing.
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines and risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Can demonstrate how they have promoted ‘best practice’
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload, balancing both clinical responsibilities and academic commitments effectively.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Awareness of the importance to safeguard & promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Is aware of legislation and current events and has an understanding of how these inform practice within health and community settings.

Closing Date: 19 July 2026