SCPHN School Nurse - Development Opportunity Available

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 SCPHN Nurse to join the Argyll and Bute HSCP School Health service. The successful candidate will lead service change, ensure quality assurance, and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills within a supportive team environment. This role provides a chance to contribute significantly to the development of School Nursing in a beautiful location with a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of GIRFEC, Child Protection, and Care Experienced processes.
• Ability to travel efficiently within Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay.
• Up-to-date knowledge of SCPHN school nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead service change and embed best practices.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness and sound decision-making.
• Manage caseloads and support team development.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Introduction

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and empowered. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Development Opportunity

We offer a development opportunity to become a Band 6 SCPNH Nurse.

Job Overview

There is an exciting vacancy within the Argyll and Bute HSCP School Health service for an experienced SCPHN School Nurse. The successful candidate will lead service change, embed best practices, and demonstrate clinical effectiveness, sound decision-making, and change management skills.

Key Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of GIRFEC, Child Protection, and Care Experienced processes.
• Effective communication skills with children, parents, families, colleagues, and multi-agency partners including Education, Social Work, and the third sector.
• Ability to travel efficiently within Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay to meet operational needs.
• Leadership skills to support team development and manage caseloads and staff.
• Responsibility for quality assurance, standards compliance, professional regulation, and responding to complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with adaptability and flexibility.
• Leadership ability to provide professional guidance across school health teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of SCPHN school nursing practices and awareness of developments in the field.

Additional Information

Join an established team with a diverse skill mix and contribute to the development of School Nursing in Argyll and Bute. The location offers a beautiful environment with opportunities for work-life balance, within commuting distance of the central belt.

Contact

For informal inquiries, contact Sandra Gettings, Child Health Manager at [e-mail] or 07890 913967.

Application Process

• Apply via the Jobtrain platform; do not upload a CV.
• Applications close at midnight on the specified date.
• For assistance, visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/.

Additional Notes

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• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Internal candidates should update their Jobtrain profile accordingly.

About NHS Highland

NHS Highland is the largest of Scotland's 14 regional boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We foster a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values, including care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness and honesty, and quality and teamwork.

Working Hours Update

NHS Scotland will reduce the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. Some temporary adjustments may be required until the new pattern is fully implemented. Please contact the recruitment team with any questions.