Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
- NHS
- Full Time
- Birkenhead
- 32073.00 - 39043.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to complete thePost Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN), startingSeptember 2026, with pathways inHealth VisitingorSchool Nursing. The52-week Level 7 programme, delivered byLiverpool John Moores University.
You'll gain experience through high-quality placements across ourWirral 0-19teams, supported by a dedicatedPractice Assessor,Practice Supervisor, andAcademic Assessor. This is an exciting development route into a specialist public health nursing career, making a real impact on children, young people, and families.
The selection procedure will be undertaken jointly between Service representatives and the University. If you have been successfully shortlisted by the Trust, you will be offered an interviewduring May 2026.
The interview will involve a 10-minute presentation. The presentation will be in a format of your choosing.
Students must successfully complete the taught theory and practices elements of the programme before they can register and practice as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Throughout the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme the student must experience practice in a range of different settings and areas of practice to enable them to develop understanding of the breadth of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing practice.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To enable the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing student to develop the skills and competencies to:
- Provide comprehensive assessments of the health needs of clients.
- Raise awareness about health and social well-being and related factors, services, and resources.
- Raise awareness about the actions that groups, and individuals can take to improve their health and social well-being.
- Develop, sustain, and evaluate collaborative work.
- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure children are safeguarded.
- Develop capacity and confidence of individuals and groups, including families and communities, to influence and use available services, information and skills, acting as an advocate where appropriate
- Identify and evaluate service provision and support networks for individuals, families, and groups within in the local area.
- Identify individuals, families and groups who are at risk and in need of further support.
- Develop and sustain relationships with groups and individuals with the aim of improving health and social well-being.
- Undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings.
About us
Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing, forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care across our communities. We are proud to be rated'Outstanding' for Caringby the CQC and recognised for our strong culture of teamwork, innovation, and professional development.
As a Trust, we are passionate about supporting our workforce to grow, thrive, and achieve their career ambitions. Colleagues benefit from a welcoming, inclusive environment where wellbeing, continuous learning, and high-quality supervision are prioritised. We champion flexible working, value diversity, and actively encourage staff to bring ideas that help shape and improve our services.
Joining us means becoming part of a community-focused organisation that makes a real difference to children, young people, families, and adults across Wirral and beyond. Whether in clinical practice, leadership, or education, you will be supported to deliver excellent care and to develop the skills and confidence needed for the next stage of your career.
Job responsibilities
To enable the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing student to develop the skills and competencies to:
- Provide comprehensive assessments of the health needs of clients.
- Raise awareness about health and social well-being and related factors, services, and resources.
- Raise awareness about the actions that groups, and individuals can take to improve their health and social well-being.
- Develop, sustain, and evaluate collaborative work.
- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure children are safeguarded.
- Develop capacity and confidence of individuals and groups, including families and communities, to influence and use available services, information and skills, acting as an advocate where appropriate
- Identify and evaluate service provision and support networks for individuals, families, and groups within in the local area.
- Identify individuals, families and groups who are at risk and in need of further support.
- Develop and sustain relationships with groups and individuals with the aim of improving health and social well-being.
- Undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- A current first level registration
- Holds a degree in Nursing or midwifery or is able to evidence recent successful study at level 6 or 7
- 2 years post-registration experience of professional practice
Desirable
- o Up to date Professional Portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation and application of research in professional practice
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to plan and organise own work
- Ability to study independently at Level 7
Desirable
- o Experience of supervising or assessing students
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of the role applied for
- Computer literacy skills
- Sound knowledge of health policy relating to Public Health and Primary/ Community Care
- Aptitude to work cohesively within a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership potential
- Be able to independently travel across a defined geographical area to deliver care
- Be able to adapt to student role / status
Desirable
- o Provide an academic reference
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.
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
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Catherine Health Centre
Derby Road,
Wirral
CH420LQ
United Kingdom
