Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Student Sponsorship SN

Key Details

• Location: Pan Dorset (Site: DHC HQ 4-6 Nuffield Rd, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole BH17 0RB)
• Contract: Fixed term - 52 weeks (Training Contract)
• Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 p.a. (Band 5)
• Main area: Student School Nurse

Job Overview

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Student (School Nursing). In Dorset we have a proven record of successfully training School Nurses. Dorset is a beautiful county offering experience of working in rural as well as urban areas. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (DHC) has close ties with the University of Surrey and has gained an excellent reputation in the training of 0-19yrs Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. The course will commence on 12th October 2026. The CYP Public Health service is delighted to offer this exciting opportunity in partnership with The University of Surrey. The programme comprises practical learning in a School Nurses in a 0-19 team within the county of Dorset and academic studies. Students will be fully supported in clinical practice by a qualified Practice Assessor and a Practice Supervisor.

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Entry requirements: Hold a full NMC registration or currently enrolled on an NMC approved pre-registration nursing programme where you will have your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife NMC pin in place at point of the programme starting. Postgraduate Study (PGDip) - Standard entry requirement is a UK Bachelor Honours Degree / overseas equivalent. Combination of academic & experiential learning will be considered on individual merits & may be acceptable. Contact Programme Lead Felicity Jones for advice, [contact hidden]

• Academic: Meet academic competencies within the framework of University requirements; Actively participate in the course; Work with PA / PS in a reflective manner; Adhere to University policies & procedures; Practice Using present clinical skills develop relevant competencies (within the specialist clinical sphere) to demonstrate skills as specialist practitioner; Work within NMC (2022) guidelines & scope of professional practice.

Interviews to be held on 20th of May 2026. Successful applicants at interview will then need to submit a formal application to the university. Course starts on 12th October 2026.

Working for Our Organisation

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This post is subject to confirmation of NHSE funding. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
• Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training (Essential)

• NMC registration Part 1 or 2 or NMC registered midwife or currently enrolled on an NMC approved pre-registration nursing programme where you will have your NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife NMC pin in place at the point of the programme starting.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and development/Academic study within last 5 years

Experience (Essential)

• Understanding of School Nurse role
• Knowledge of Safeguarding

Experience (Desirable)

• Care in the community experience

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Motivation for application explicit in supporting information

Additional Requirements (Essential)

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Miriam Buckley, Job title: Workforce Development Lead, Email: [contact hidden], Telephone: [contact hidden]. Additional information: Karen Collins, Public Health Locality Lead at [contact hidden].

Sponsorship Information

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles.