Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Student School Health Nurse
The closing date is 20 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for development within the Sandwell School Health Nursing Service. We are seeking highly motivated, committed, innovative nurses with a desire to make a difference to children and young people working within the public health agenda.

Sandwell School Health Nurses strive to deliver services that are visible and accessible to the school aged population of Sandwell delivering universal public health services and ensuring early help and extra support is available to children and young people at the times when they need it.

The team is made up of a skill mixed work force ranging from admin officers, support workers, staff nurses and specialist practitioners

Main duties of the job
As a student School Nurse you will engage in training in order to complete the BSC (Hons) Degree in Community Health (Specialist Practitioner award in School Nursing) .This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course, in order to attain successful completion the student will be required to work as part of a multi disciplinary team within the School Nursing Team, carrying out clinical duties with Patients/clients as agreed with your Lead nurse for development and training within the service.

About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year - per annum - funded for bottom band 5
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 381-WC-8064127
Job locations: SWB NHS Trust, Grove lane, Smethwick, Sandwell/Birmingham, B65 0EA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what the role entails

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered nurse
• SLAIP or equivalent mentorship qualification / module

Skills
Essential

• Has a full driving licence
• Has access to a vehicle that can be utilised during the working day

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of nursing practice
• Working independently
• Team Working

Desirable

• Demonstrates an awareness of working within a School nurse/public health setting

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: SWB NHS Trust, Grove lane, Smethwick, Sandwell/Birmingham, B65 0EA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse for Development and Training
Hannah Griffiths
swbh.shnsandwell@nhs.net
01216122974