Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse to deliver effective school nursing services to vulnerable school-aged children. The role focuses on prevention and support, coordinating with families and partner agencies. Candidates must possess a Specialist Community Public Health qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Registered first-level nurse with a Specialist Community Public Health qualification.
• Ability to work autonomously with vulnerable children.
• Experience in prevention and early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide school nursing services for vulnerable children.
• Work in partnership with children, families, and agencies.
• Manage a caseload as an autonomous practitioner.

Skills

Person-centred care

Collaboration with families

Preventive care

Mental health support

Education

Specialist Community Public Health qualification

First-level registered nurse

Job description

Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse

Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum

37 hours per week

The post holder will provide an accessible, person-centred, and effective school nursing service for vulnerable school-aged children 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, concentrating on the ten priority areas under overarching themes of vulnerable children and families, mental health and wellbeing, and risk-taking behaviors.

The post holder will work within a team but will be responsible for a caseload and function as an autonomous practitioner due to in-depth knowledge, expertise, experience, and proficiency.

Applications are invited from first-level registered nurses possessing a Specialist Community Public Health qualification.

Applicants must own a car and possess a full UK driving licence.

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 are listed on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a detailed job description.

For further queries, please contact Tel: [phone]/763340