School Nurse

NHS Scotland; Creagorry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service provider is seeking a dedicated School Nurse in Creagorry, Scotland. In this permanent position, you'll provide a person-centred nursing service to vulnerable school-aged children requiring additional support. Key responsibilities include working collaboratively with families and partner agencies, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and managing risk. The salary ranges from £41,608 to £50,702 per annum with a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406. The role requires registration with the PVG Scheme and offers a 37-hour work week.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge, expertise, experience, and proficiency in school nursing practices.
• Required registration with the PVG Scheme for safeguarding children.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible, person-centred school nursing services to vulnerable children.
• Work in partnership with children, families, and agencies for additional support.
• Focus on prevention, early intervention, and risk management.

Job description

School Nurse

Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

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.

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Closing Date 5th January 2026