Student Health Practitioner

1 day ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Downing College Full time

**Information for the role of Student Health Practitioner (part-time)**

Salary based on a full-time equivalent of £47,421 per annum

Up to 20 hours a week (up to £15,022 per annum, adjusted pro rata)

Permanent, term time only

The Student Health Practitioner (part-time) will work closely with all members of the Wellbeing Service to provide timely, responsive and sensitive support to students experiencing physical ill-health, psychological or emotional difficulties. Guided by the principles of positive physical and mental health promotion, early intervention and prevention, they will:

- Assess, triage, advise, refer and provide follow-up care to students as required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of support services across the College, University, NHS and third sector.
- Provide clear guidance and signposting to students and student-facing staff, including the Academic Registrar, the Tutorial and Admissions Team, College Porters, Tutors, Directors of Studies and others.

To be considered for this role, you will need to:

- Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Have a sound understanding of safeguarding principles, duty of care and data protection.
- Have previous experience of working with young adults, ideally in a higher education setting, and of dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised, and be able to balance and prioritise multiple commitments.

Given the pressures that arise at key points in the academic year, we seek an adaptable and enthusiastic team player who is committed to helping our students thrive at a world-class University and beyond.

**Details of the post**

The post of Student Health Practitioner is a permanent, part-time, term-time only role. We are seeking a Registered General Nurse (RGN) to deliver outstanding health and wellbeing support to Downing students.

The full-time equivalent salary is £47,421 per annum (Step 61 on the College Salary Scale), adjusted pro rata in respect of the post-holder’s hours. The post-holder will work **up to 20 hours a week** **during term**, for a total of **30 weeks a year** (3x10-week blocks, in line with the University’s core operational periods). The salary would equate to £15,022 per annum for 20 hours per week, 30 weeks per year. The role will commence in** September** **2025**.

Please note: this is an in-person, student-facing role. We can offer flexibility around days and hours worked, though one working day should be a Friday. Wherever possible, annual leave should be taken outside term.

We also offer a generous benefits package. A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office, or see the advert attachment below. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)

**Application Process**

Closing date**:midday on Friday 13 June 2025**. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

**For further information or in event of queries, please contact t**he HR Office**

Tel: 01223 334820

Downing College, Cambridge CB2 1DQ

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