School Nurse

NHS Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to deliver a person-centred nursing service for vulnerable school-aged children in Isle of Whithorn. This permanent role involves working closely with families and partner agencies, focusing on prevention and early intervention. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in primary care. The position offers a competitive salary range from £41,608 to £50,702 annually, plus additional allowances. Please apply by 5th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for vulnerable children.
• Knowledge of working with families and partner agencies.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide school nursing service for vulnerable school-aged children.
• Focus on prevention, early intervention, and support.
• Work within a team while functioning autonomously.

Skills

Person-centred care

Autonomous practice

Knowledge of mental health

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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.

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

Closing Date 5th January 2026