222266 - School Nurse

NHS Lanarkshire; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Coatbridge seeks a registered nurse for a school nursing role focusing on vulnerable children. The successful candidate will engage with children and families, implement prevention strategies, and manage their own caseload. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with substantial benefits, including generous leave policies and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable children.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines.
• Experience in managing a caseload autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred school nursing service for vulnerable children.
• Work in partnership with families and partner agencies.
• Focus on prevention and early intervention strategies.

Skills

Communication with vulnerable children

Leadership and management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration

Degree Level education

Job description

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The post holder will provide an accessible, person centred effective school nursing service for vulnerable school aged children who have been identified as being at risk and requiring additional support. This will be achieved by working in partnership with children, young people, families, carers and partner agencies.

A continuous focus on prevention, early intervention and support will prevail and concentrate on the ten priority areas under overarching themes of vulnerable children and families, mental health and wellbeing, and risk taking behaviours.

The post holder will be responsible for a caseload and function as an autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, experience and proficiency.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.

Educated to/working towards or operating at Degree Level

Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.

Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions appropriate to areas of responsibility.

Ability to communicate and engage effectively with looked after children, ensuring that they have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting them as appropriate to their age and ability.

Awareness of national policy and legislation relating to children and young people.

Leadership and management skills to enable the day to day management of a caseload and service delivery.

The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.

Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence

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Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Coathill Hospital

The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri; 9:00-5:00

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

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Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

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