Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
SCPHN School Nurse Student
The closing date is 08 September 2026

Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) is pleased to offer fully funded sponsorship opportunities for qualified Nurses and Midwives to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nursing qualification (Level 7) and develop their career as a School Nurse.

This SCPHN training post is fully funded by NHS England, and successful candidates will be appointed on Agenda for Change Band 6 (Annex 21) for the duration of the programme. Applicants must be NMC-registered nurses or midwives, hold a Level 6 qualification (minimum 2:1), demonstrate recent study at Level 7 within the past two years, and be able to commence the programme in September 2026 at King's College London.

This is an exciting time to join LGT as we continue to shape and strengthen 5-19 Children and Young People's services. LGT is committed to the development of School Health Community Public Health Nursing, supported by a clear Public Health Nursing Strategy and a well-established training and supervision framework across School Health Service teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain specialist public health knowledge, leadership skills and practical experience within a supportive learning environment. The program is a 50/50 split between university-based study and practical, community-based experience.

Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.

Main duties of the job
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:

• Innovation & Adaptability - The ability to meet the diverse needs of children and families on our caseload.
• Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme - Understanding key principles and practices to support child health.
• Commitment to Public Health - Awareness of wider determinants of health and a drive to address public health needs.
• Strong Communication Skills - Excellent listening and communication abilities to engage effectively with colleagues and families.
• Autonomy & Teamwork - Confidence in working independently while contributing to a cohesive team environment.
• Emotional Maturity - The ability to navigate complex and distressing situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Leadership & Decision-Making - A willingness to take responsibility and make informed, appropriate decisions.
• Academic Excellence - The ability to manage a demanding academic year with multiple deadlines.
• Reflective Learning - A commitment to self-improvement and building on prior knowledge and experience.

Interview Structure: Shortlisted candidates will participate in a two-part interview process:

• Group Discussion - Candidates will engage in a conversation on an unseen topic or question.
• Individual Interview - A panel interview where candidates will deliver a short 5-minute presentation at the beginning. Further details will be provided upon shortlisting.

About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
£36,087 per annum plus HCAS (Annex 21)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 197-R-RF8557
Job locations: Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Interview dates - 15th or 21st September 2026 for Greenwich University

Eligibility Criteria & Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• NMC Registration - Current registration for nursing or midwifery, OR evidence of application with confirmed registration within 2 months of the start date.
• Educational Qualifications
  
  • BSc degree (or above) qualification equivalent to 360 credits at level 6 or evidence of previous education and learning to this level.
  • Postgraduate Diploma Route - A 2:1 Honours Degree is required. Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK - Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK.
• Application Submission - ALL sections of the application form must be fully completed according to the provided written guidelines.
• Literacy & Numeracy Proficiency
  
  • Numeracy: National Qualifications Framework Level 1-2 (equivalent to GCSE).
  • Literacy: National Qualifications Framework Level 3-4 (equivalent to A-level).

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery or evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date
• DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level.

Desirable

• Evidence of continual professional development at level 6
• Degree

Fitness to Practice
Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Application Completion
Essential

• ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines

Literacy and Numeracy
Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy at the level of the National Qualifications Framework at level 1-2 for Numeracy (equivalent of GCSE) and 3-4 for Literacy (equivalent of A level).

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the Public Health role of contemporary health visiting & working in community settings
• Knowledge of local and national policies which influence the provision of health visiting
• Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Community Matron/ Head of School Health Service
Wilma Munzara
wilma.munzara@nhs.net
07823663970

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.