School Nurse

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider is seeking a permanent School Nurse in Kilmarnock. The role requires a First Level Registered Nurse or a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. You will work collaboratively in a caring environment, focusing on improving outcomes for children and young people. This full-time position involves 37 hours per week, and a valid UK Driving Licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Current experience working with Children and Young People is desirable.
• Must be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Registered Nurse willing to undertake the SCPHN course.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
• Join the School Nursing Service within East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with Children and Young People

Organisational skills

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Educated to degree level

Post Graduate Qualification in Specialist Public Health 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 opportunity has arisen for a permanent School Nurse based at Central Clinic, Kilmarnock.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Schools or a Registered Nurse or Midwife at degree level who would be willing to undertake the SCPHN course to join the School Nursing Service within East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership based in Kilmarnock

Current experience working with Children and Young People and working in multidisciplinary teams is desirable but not essential. You will be well organised, have excellent communication skills and be passionate about improving outcomes for our children and young people

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:

First Level Registered Nurse - (Nursing & Midwifery Council, NMC)

Educated to degree level

Working at Masters level

Post Graduate Qualification in Specialist Public Health Nursing (Public Health/School Nursing)

Effective communication skills are essential

Previous experience working with children and young people

Hours:

37 per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Marie Watt on 07929840121 or via: [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR 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.

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