Full Job Description
Previous applicants need not apply
Role: Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nursing
Qualified nurses are invited to apply for the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) training programme for the academic year 2025/26.
This is a full time programme only, lasting 52 weeks. Of these, 45 weeks will be spent in education and clinical practice within the Trust. The course will take place at the University of Greenwich and will begin in January 2025.
While training, you will receive a salary up to point 3 on the Agenda for Change Band 5 scale, as directed by Health Education England.
About the Role
School Nurses play a vital role in leading and delivering the Healthy Child Programme (5 to 19 years, Department of Health 2009). They supervise skill mix teams and work closely with local service providers to develop and support services for children and families within schools and the community.
Responsibilities include health assessments for child sexual exploitation, mental health and safeguarding, and working with local agencies and professionals to support children and young people.
About Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas provides NHS healthcare services in community and secure environments. These include district nursing, speech and language therapy, services for people with learning disabilities, and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.
We employ over 4,300 staff across more than 125 sites in the South of England. Our services operate in hospitals, schools, clinics, children’s centres, prisons, secure hospitals, and people’s homes.
In London, we operate within the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich, as well as into Kent. Our managed sites include Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup, Memorial Hospital in Woolwich and the Bracton Centre, a medium secure unit for people with mental health needs.
Oxleas is also the largest NHS provider of prison health services, delivering care in prisons across Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Kent and South London.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care for patients and families. Our values are:
- We are Kind
- We are Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Placement and Training
During the course you will be based at one of our youth hubs. You will have a nominated Practice Supervisor and a Practice Assessor overseeing your placement and study. Training will also include practice within Young Greenwich School Nursing.
About Young Greenwich
Young Greenwich is an integrated programme commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It helps young people develop holistically by supporting their personal, social and educational goals.
The programme is led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) and METRO, together forming the Young Greenwich Partnership.
Young Greenwich delivers services in schools, youth hubs and community venues, with strong pathways to connect pupils with community based activities and support.
