School Nurse

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

Job summary

A national health service is seeking a School Nurse to provide effective nursing services for vulnerable school-aged children in Coupar Angus. The role offers a Band 6 salary of £41,608 - £50,702 per annum plus allowances, focusing on prevention and early intervention. Applicants must be registered nurses with a Specialist Community Public Health qualification and own a full UK driving licence. The position is permanent, with a closing date for applications on 10th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a first level registered nurse with a Specialist Community Public Health qualification.
• Must own a car and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred effective school nursing service.
• Maintain a focus on prevention and early intervention.
• Manage a caseload and function as an autonomous practitioner.

Skills

First level registered nurse

Specialist Community Public Health qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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, working in partnership with children, young people, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Maintain a continuous focus on prevention, early intervention and support, concentrating on the ten priority areas under overarching themes of vulnerable children and families, mental health and wellbeing, and risk taking behaviours.
• Work within a team while being responsible for a caseload and functioning as an autonomous practitioner by virtue of in‑depth knowledge, expertise, experience and proficiency.

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from first level registered nurses in possession of Specialist Community Public Health qualification.
• Applicants must be car owners and in possession of a full UK driving licence.

Additional Information

For further information regarding this post, please contact Mary Munro ([e-mail]) or Lynn Clinton ([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: applicable job descriptions and vacancies can be found at apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu lèir a’ nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone]/763340.

Closing Date 10th October 2025