School Nurse Specialist — Community Health

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for working public holid​

NHS discounts

Counselling and psychological therapy

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) to join the Children and Families Service in Glasgow. You will work with children, families, schools and partner agencies to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care and targeted interventions that reduce health inequalities and safeguard vulnerable children.

You must hold an NMC pin and a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, with substantial experience in community health

Qualifications

• First level Nursing registration with current NMC registration.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification in School Nursing or Public Health Nursing and registration on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Significant and relevant experience working with children, young people, families and communities.
• Knowledge of GIRFEC, child protection legislation, public health priorities and current national policy drivers.
• Excellent communication, assessment and decision‑making skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the community as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for school-aged children and young people.
• Lead on targeted interventions relating to emotional health and wellbeing, transitions, child protection and other identified priority areas.
• Undertake specialist assessments and contribute to Child's Plans using the GIRFEC National Practice Model.
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, health professionals and partner agencies to deliver joined‑up care.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload, responding appropriately to referrals and changing service demands.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and support to members of the school nursing team and student nurses.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and evidence‑based practice initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Decision-making

Education

NMC registration

SCPHN qualification (School/NPHN)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) to join the Children and Families Service in Glasgow. You will work with children, families, schools and partner agencies to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care and targeted interventions that reduce health inequalities and safeguard vulnerable children.

You must hold an NMC pin and a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, with substantial experience in community health