Trainee Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Trainee Specialist Community Public Health Nurse for a part-time role in Dundee. The position involves supporting children and young people, working with multi-agency teams, and providing person-centred care. Applicants must be registered nurses willing to undertake further education. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a current registered nurse at degree level.
• Willing to undertake the Advanced Nursing Practice Education program.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with various health needs.
• Work within multi-agency teams including education and health.
• Provide accessible, person-centred care.

Skills

Child Protection

Person-Centred Care

Risk Management

Education

Registered Nurse at Degree Level

Job description

Trainee Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

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Job Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful.

Position: Trainee Specialist Community Public Health Nurse/School Nurse, Band 6 / annex 21 Para 2 (ii)

NHS Tayside offers an excellent opportunity for a nurse to join our School Nurse Team. This part-time position involves working 30 hours within Tayside, accountable for delegated workload, and collaborating with children, young people, families, and multi-agency colleagues to address health needs based on the GIRFEC model.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people, including those on the child protection register, care-experienced, or with mental health concerns.
• Work within multi-agency teams including education, social work, health, and police.
• Provide accessible, person-centred care, with knowledge of child protection and trauma support.
• Autonomously manage risks and support within the GIRFEC framework.

Qualifications and Progression

Applicants must be a current registered nurse at degree level and willing to undertake the Advanced Nursing Practice Education (School Nursing) program at Robert Gordon University via distance learning, supported by NHS Tayside.

Pay and Training

Pay is determined as a percentage of the qualified staff rate, based on training duration, with detailed scales provided. Trainees will start at a lower percentage and progress as training advances. Existing NHS employees moving into training roles will retain their current band and earnings until completion.

Additional Details

• Successful candidates will commence postgraduate diploma training at the earliest opportunity.
• Travel across Tayside and surrounding areas is essential.
• Core hours are 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, totaling 37 hours/week.

Contact and Application

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