About this role
Job summary
We are inviting applicants for the Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse role within health visiting in Oxfordshire commencing Sept 2026.
The role is fixed term for 12 months full time and will include both academic studies ( Buckinghamshire New University ) and working alongside your Practice Supervisor and Clinical Education Lead in placement, we would then expect the candidate to carry on working with us for a further 2 years at Oxford Health.
This includes but not limited too, delivering the Healthy Child Programme, safeguarding, supporting with maternal mental health, delivering baby clinics and supporting infant feeding in line with Unicef BFI accreditation.
Please do contact Tracy Brader or Sandy D'Amon for further information.
Main duties of the job
This offer is a fulltime paid post with both academic and placement requirements, to ensure completion of this specialist qualification.
When in placement, you will work within the 0-19 team supporting locality wide work specifically within the Health Visiting team. The role involves working in partnership with families, primary care, schools and statutory and voluntary services and other partner agencies to facilitate health-enhancing activities and improve health outcomes.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand.
Within your personal statement, please demonstrate your suitability for this role, you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this advert to help you tailor your application.
We would like you to include how you see the role of a SCPHN within leadership and how you can demonstrate that within your practice.
This needs to be 1000 words using Harvard referencing.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First Level Registered Nurse or Midwife Practice assessor/supervisor
Desirable
Teaching skills and/or qualification Qualified mentor
Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of leadership skills Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills An effective and proactive team player Competent knowledge and skills in IT packages e.g Microsoft word, excel Motivates and inspires confidence and enthusiasm in self and team
Knoweldge & Experience Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice Experience of delivering health promotion activities
Desirable
Community experience Experience of working with children and families
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 details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address 0-19 CYP countywide
Oxford
OX2 8TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)