School Nurse

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to deliver an accessible and effective nursing service for vulnerable children. The role offers a salary between £41,608 and £50,702 per annum, along with additional allowances. Applicants must be registered nurses with a Specialist Community Public Health qualification and possess a full UK driving license. This is a permanent position with a focus on prevention and early intervention.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a valid UK driving license.
• Experience in providing support to vulnerable children.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services for vulnerable school-aged children.
• Focus on prevention and early intervention.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Person centred care

Teamwork

Autonomous practice

Education

Specialist Community Public Health qualification

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

• 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.

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.
• The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

Additional information

For further information regarding this post, please contact Anna Macdonald [e-mail]

The 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, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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

Closing Date 10th October 2025