Student SCPHN Health Visitor

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There’s a place for you at CNWL. We’re passionate about delivering first‑class patient‑centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust.

With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.

We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - Health Visitor CNWL NHS Foundation Trust (Camden) are delighted to offer suitable applicants an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the SCPHN Health Visiting course. This is run as a joint programme with King's College London, split between clinical practice and university attendance. This is an exciting time for health visiting as we look to the future and develop services designed to meet the needs of our diverse population. We work as an integrated service with the London Borough of Camden to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to families in Camden.

Applicants must be registered nurses/midwives with current registration and an interest in addressing the health needs of children and families. The course is at Level 7 (Master’s Degree); see person specification for application requirements. Applicants must be able to use public transport to travel to and from work and during the course of their working day. Courses commence in September 2026 and are offered on a full-time basis. Please indicate on your application if you have commenced the course previously at any university and the reason you did not complete it.

Main duties of the job

You will be given a fixed‑term one‑year full‑time contract to undertake a PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse course (Health Visiting) at King's College London University. Sponsorship will be paid at a Band 5 salary. The course commences September 2026 to be completed by September 2027. It is a full calendar year, consisting of 50 % academic study and 50 % in practice (start dates to be confirmed by the University). The practice placements will be situated across Camden. This is a development post, building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies as a nurse/midwife to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification and a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Working for our organisation

Exciting opportunities to develop your professional career are on offer with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) in Camden. Camden is an exciting, dynamic place to work with excellent partnership working with Children’s Centres and other agencies. Our Integrated Early Years’ Service is both forward thinking and innovative with a strong commitment to training. We are dedicated to improving the quality of the 0‑5 public health outcomes for children and families across Camden. If you are enthusiastic and highly motivated to develop your skills in working with children and families in the community we would love to hear from you. These are fully funded training opportunities; subject to funding being made available from Health Education England, to qualify as a registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) and is open to all qualified Nurses and Midwives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. Student HVs contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:

• Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible
• Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalates concerns when necessary
• Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
• Being open and transparent about their own practice
• Supervising the work of others
• Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made
• Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement
• Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements.

The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Evidence of recent continual professional development
• Able to meet university requirements for the SCPHN Course BSc 2:1 or above

Experience

• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
• Evidence of working effectively within a team
• Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Evidence of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of managing staff within a team

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Good understanding of the public health agenda and recent policy developments
• Good understanding of the role of the SCPHN Health Visitor and the Healthy Child Programme
• Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Demonstrates a passion for working with children and families in the community
• Academic ability to study independently at postgraduate level
• Understanding of the range of health needs and lifestyles of different client groups
• Good computer literacy skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel
• Excellent, adaptable communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to working within a changing environment
• Evidence of supporting equality and valuing diversity in own practice
• Ability to demonstrate evidence‑based practice and use of research
• Ability to support children and families to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well‑being
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI‑generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI‑generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.