School Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Scotland is seeking a School Nurse to deliver an effective nursing service for vulnerable children in need of support. This permanent position involves working collaboratively with families and other agencies, focusing on prevention and intervention in areas like mental health. The role requires in-depth knowledge and the ability to manage a caseload autonomously. The position is 37 hours per week with a salary between £41,608 and £50,702 plus additional allowances.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of school nursing principles and practices.
• Experience in providing support to vulnerable children.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective school nursing service for vulnerable children.
• Work in partnership with families and agencies.
• Focus on prevention and intervention regarding mental health and wellbeing.

Job description

School Nurse

Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent post

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 work within a team but will be responsible for a caseload and function as an autonomous practitioner by virtue of in‑depth knowledge, expertise, experience and proficiency.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Anna Macdonald, [e-mail]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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Closing Date 24th December 2025