Croydon Health Services • CR7 7YE
About this role
Student SCPHN (Health Visitor and School Nursing)
Band 5, 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Our 0-19 integrated service works to achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families living in the borough through the Healthy Child Programme. As a result we are looking for qualified registered nurses and midwives who are passionate and motivated to train as specialist public health nurses for Health Visiting or School Nursing.
The entry requirements for the 12 month programme are
- Qualified registered nurse or midwife with an active NMC registration willing to undertake a fully funded one year academic course at the University.
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BSc 2
2 degree (or above) qualification equivalent to 360 credits at level 6 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level (If unsure of the above please contact the university)
- Applicants must be able to travel independently and have access to a vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act
This is a fully funded and salaried course starting in September 2026 (comprising 50% academic and 50% clinical placement in accordance with university and Trust regulations) subject to confirmation by Health Education England.
Choosing to study and work in Croydon as a Health Visitor or School Nursing means you will be joining an integrated team of 0-19 practitioners who are supported through an effective program of Practice Supervision, Corporate Membership of the IHV, and an ongoing extensive in house training program .
Interviews
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To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).
To provide the Student with a learning environment that will enable them to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within a defined pathway.
To gain the knowledge and skills and competencies required in order to exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:
- Clinical Practice
- Community Engagement
- Clinical Practice Development
- Leadership in Clinical Practice
The SCPHN sponsorship is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a registerable/recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Please see the attached supporting documents Job Description and Person Specification which contain more information about the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 26 Apr 2026