Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse)

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse)

Job specification

Location: Swindon

Hours: 17/04/2025

Job reference: F0065-25-RNR002628

Interview date: 07/05/2025

Date posted: 25/03/2025

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Are you a registered Nurse or Midwife looking to make the move into community and develop your leadership skills? Are you passionate about public health, early intervention and offering the right help at the right time? Do you want to be part of a multidisciplinary and skilled team that strives for excellence and offers true support to all of its members? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Your next role

We are looking for dynamic, innovative and energetic registered Nurses or Midwives, who want to train with us to complete their Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification to qualify as either a Health Visitor or School Nurse. In Swindon, students are members of the team.

We are proud of the support we offer which includes:

• A wide variety practice learning opportunities and support
• Dedicated practice assessors
• A Practice Education Team to advocate for student needs
• Excellent liaison with partner university (University of West of England, Bristol)
• Access to high quality Continual Professional Development events (CPD)
• Friendly, welcoming and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion focussed teams

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people through exceptional time management, organisational skills, and a resilient, brave and connected mindset, and ‘At Our Best’ at all times.

Why choose us?

• We have recruited 100% of our students into permanent SCPHN roles upon successful completion from the programme
• We are proud to have a dedicated Practice Education team delivering pastoral care and support of SCPHN students and SCPHN newly qualified preceptees
• Our students are part of our team from ‘day 1’, and are included in all training, practice education and team away day opportunities
• We care about your career and development, and helping you get to where you want to be
• Inclusion and Belonging is our priority

Evidence tells us that candidates with protected characteristics may not apply if they do not feel that they meet all of the minimum criteria. If you have any questions about this post, or would like further information, please contact us. We welcome enquiries about any reasonable adjustments you may require to enable you to bring your true self to work.

Applicants must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role) and ideally hold a full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle or business use.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the NHS Jobs website to complete the online application process.

For informal discussion or further information about how to apply for this training, please contact the Practice Education Team on [e-mail]

All applications for this position are being handled through NHS Jobs. Please visit the NHS Jobs website for application details. NHS Ref No: F0065-25-RNR002628

Please note Swindon Borough Council terms and conditions apply to this role.