School Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a dedicated School Nurse based at Ballot Road Clinic. This role involves working closely with children, families, and partners to address health needs and deliver essential health interventions. Candidates must be registered nurses with a commitment to professional development and must possess a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse educated to degree level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Looked After Child systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver health interventions for children/young people.
• Accountable for caseload management and school nurse activity.
• Work in partnership with multiagency partners.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Nurse based at Ballot Road Clinic.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Ayrshire for a School Nurse / Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Schools) Post: Applications for candidates willing to undertake the SCPHN (Schools) course would be considered. Post will be 37 hours per week. Post holder will work in partnership with children/young people and families, and multiagency partners to identify health needs and then support and deliver interventions to a vulnerable client group as defined by the refocused role of the School nurse and following the School Nursing Pathways. The post holder will be expected to be accountable for caseload management, school nurse activity and support the school nursing service as delegated by the team manager.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Evidence of continuing professional development, good communication skills and IT skills are essential as is being a car owner/driver.

You must be a first level registered nurse, educated to degree level. A working knowledge of Child Protection and Looked After Child systems is desirable. Membership of the PVG scheme prior to appointment is required.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

Informal enquiries to: Maria Hill, Team Manager tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.