Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse to deliver effective nursing services to vulnerable school-aged children. This permanent position involves working collaboratively with families and relevant agencies, with an emphasis on prevention and support. Candidates must hold a Specialist Community Public Health qualification and are required to be car owners with a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• First-level registered nurse with a Specialist Community Public Health qualification.
• Car owners with a full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an accessible, person-centred school nursing service.
• Handle a caseload while working in partnership with families and agencies.
• Focus on prevention, early intervention, and support.

Skills

Person-centred care

Community health

Early intervention

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

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type: Permanent post

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, concentrating on 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 by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, experience, and proficiency.

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

Applicants must be car owners and hold a full UK driving licence.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Mary Munro ([e-mail]) or Lynn Clinton ([e-mail]).

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.

All NHS Eilean Siar vacancies are also listed on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/.

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